Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circle West of Saith Maen
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle settlement

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR256
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen is a prehistoric domestic settlement in Breconshire, Wales, comprising an unenclosed hut circle of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. The site lies within a landscape that shows evidence of early settlement and land use patterns typical of upland Wales during the later prehistoric period. The hut circle represents the domestic archaeology of communities practising mixed subsistence strategies in the Brecon Beacons region, though the precise dating and duration of occupation remain subjects for further investigation. As an officially designated ancient monument under the care of Cadw, the site contributes to understanding the distribution and character of prehistoric settlement in South Wales uplands.

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR256. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circle West of Saith Maen?

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen is a prehistoric domestic settlement in Breconshire, Wales, comprising an unenclosed hut circle of Bronze Age or Iron Age date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR256.

What period does Hut Circle West of Saith Maen date from?

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circle West of Saith Maen?

Hut Circle West of Saith Maen 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 BR256.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circle West of Saith Maen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Llechwen ring cairn (5 km), Coelbren Fort (5.4 km), Section of Road NE of Coelbren Fort (5.4 km).

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