Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME177
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr is an unenclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of a prehistoric settlement complex in the upland landscape of the region. The monument dates to the Bronze Age or Iron Age and represents domestic occupation of the Welsh hills during prehistory. The site consists of the remains of a circular or sub-circular structure, characteristic of prehistoric domestic settlement patterns in Wales during these periods. As an unenclosed hut circle, it lacks the surrounding defensive earthwork features found at some contemporary settlement sites, suggesting a community with access to relatively secure upland pastoral territory.

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME177. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr?

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr is an unenclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of a prehistoric settlement complex in the upland landscape of the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME177.

What period does Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr date from?

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr 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 South of Cyfannedd Fawr?

Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr 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 ME177.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle South of Cyfannedd Fawr?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn II (4.1 km), Allt Lwyd Cairn I (4.4 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (4.6 km).

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