Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN217
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of domestic occupation during this period in upland Wales. The settlement consists of circular stone-built structures typical of Bronze Age dwellings, whose remains are visible as rings of stone on the mountainous terrain. This monument is registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw with reference CN217, reflecting its archaeological significance as a record of prehistoric settlement patterns and domestic life in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN217. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du?

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN217.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du date from?

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du?

Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du 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 CN217.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement on Mynydd Du?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including The Holyhead Road: the Ogwen Pass (4.1 km), Nant Ffrancon Anti-invasion Defences (4.5 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Nant Bochllwyd (4.9 km).

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