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 domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME176. The monument is an unenclosed hut circle, a form of Iron Age or Late Bronze Age dwelling typical of upland Welsh settlement patterns. The site represents evidence of domestic occupation during the prehistoric period, contributing to understanding of settlement distribution and building practices in the Meirionnydd region during antiquity.

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 domestic structure located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference SAM ME176. 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 the UK.

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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