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Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen

Wales
Cadw SAM GM401
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circles and Enclosures on Buarth Maen is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM401. The site comprises unenclosed hut circles representing occupation during the Bronze Age or Iron Age periods, typical of the dispersed settlement patterns found across upland Wales during prehistory. The hut circles are evidenced by circular or sub-circular depressions in the landscape, which mark the locations of former roundhouse dwellings. This type of settlement provides archaeological evidence for understanding the domestic economy, social organisation and land use practices of prehistoric Welsh communities.

Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM401. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen?

Hut Circles and Enclosures on Buarth Maen is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference GM401. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM401.

What period does Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen date from?

Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen 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 Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen?

Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth 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 GM401.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circles & Enclosures on Buarth Maen?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhos-Gwawr cairn cemetery (5.2 km), Remains of Iron Furnace at Cwmaman (6 km), Castell Nos (7 km).

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