Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN252
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN252. The site comprises remains of hut circles, the characteristic circular stone-built or stone-founded structures that served as domestic dwellings during the Bronze Age and Iron Age periods. Such settlements are significant archaeological evidence of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic organisation in Wales, providing insight into the daily life and social structure of ancient communities. The physical remains at this location contribute to the broader understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution across the upland regions of Conwy and the wider landscape use of North Wales during prehistory.

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN252. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian?

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN252. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN252.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian date from?

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian?

Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is CN252.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement NW of Tan-y-Marian?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (8.6 km), Llys Dinorwig (8.6 km), Carnedd Fach cairn (8.7 km).

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