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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN311
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 West of Cwm Farm is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising circular or oval stone-built structures typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation in upland Welsh regions. The settlement consists of hut circles, the foundations and low stone walls of roundhouses that served as domestic dwellings, which are characteristic of the later prehistoric period in Wales, roughly spanning the Bronze Age through to the Iron Age. The site's physical character reflects the building practices and settlement patterns of upland communities during these periods, with the preserved stone foundations providing archaeological evidence of domestic life and land use. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw (SAM CN311), the site is protected for its contribution to understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchies and domestic architecture in North Wales.

Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN311. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm?

Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, comprising circular or oval stone-built structures typical of Bronze Age and Iron Age occupation in upland Welsh regions. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN311.

What period does Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm date from?

Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm 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 West of Cwm Farm?

Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm 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 CN311.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle Settlement West of Cwm Farm?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pentyrch Camp (4.3 km), St Cybi's Well (4.8 km), Cross-Incised Stone in Llangybi Churchyard (4.9 km).

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