Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME161
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME161 by Cadw. The site comprises an unenclosed hut circle, a settlement form characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age communities in upland Wales. The structure represents evidence of domestic occupation in the prehistoric period, contributing to our understanding of settlement patterns and domestic life in the Meirionnydd region during this era. The monument's archaeological significance lies in its preservation of physical remains from an important phase of Welsh prehistory and its role in illuminating the broader patterns of highland settlement in Iron Age Britain.

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME161. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du?

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference ME161 by Cadw. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME161.

What period does Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du date from?

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-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 the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du?

Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-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 ME161.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Enclosed Hut Circle North of Tyddyn Mawr (8.9 km), Ceunant Egryn Enclosed Settlement (9.1 km), Carneddau Hengwm Long Cairns (9.2 km).

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