Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN231
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales. The site comprises hut circles, which are characteristic archaeological features of Iron Age and Bronze Age occupation in Britain, representing the remains of roundhouses that once sheltered domestic communities. The monument is situated in upland terrain typical of areas exploited for pastoral and subsistence farming during prehistory. The site is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN231, reflecting its archaeological importance to understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in north Wales.

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN231. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain?

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain is a prehistoric unenclosed domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN231.

What period does Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain date from?

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain 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 NE of Garreg Lefain?

Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain 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 CN231.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circles NE of Garreg Lefain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drws y Coed Copper Mine (8.2 km), Small Fort Near Nantlle (8.2 km), Pen Y Bryn Quarry and tips (8.8 km).

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