Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle West of Merthyr Farm
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME176
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement in upland Wales. The monument comprises a roughly circular or sub-circular structure marked by a low stony bank, typical of the hut circle tradition that flourished during the Bronze Age period. The site's position within the Meirionnydd landscape reflects the exploitation of upland areas for pastoral and domestic purposes during prehistory. As a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw protection framework, it represents evidence of the settlement patterns and domestic architecture of Bronze Age communities in Wales.

Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME176. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm?

Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and forms part of the archaeological record of Bronze Age settlement in upland Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME176.

What period does Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm date from?

Hut Circle West of Merthyr Farm 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 West of Merthyr Farm?

Hut Circle West of Merthyr 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 ME176.

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

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber (7.4 km), Enclosure near Bron y Foel, Moelfre (7.8 km), Byrllysg promontory fort (7.9 km).

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