Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circles North of Afon Anafon
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN290
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site is scheduled as an ancient monument under the reference CN290. The hut circles represent evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement activity in the region, reflecting the domestic occupation patterns of prehistoric communities in North Wales. The unenclosed nature of these structures suggests a period predating the widespread construction of fortified or formally bounded settlements in the area.

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN290. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon?

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN290.

What period does Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon date from?

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon 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 North of Afon Anafon?

Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon 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 CN290.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circles North of Afon Anafon?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Llewelyn cairn (6.4 km), Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau (6.8 km), Carnedd Dafydd cairn (8.3 km).

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