Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN251
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN251. The site comprises unenclosed hut circles, a settlement form characteristic of Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation in Wales, indicating permanent or semi-permanent residential use during these periods. The physical remains consist of roughly circular depressions and stone foundations typical of such domestic structures, which would have supported roundhouses with timber or stone-built superstructures. Such settlements provide evidence of prehistoric land use patterns and domestic organisation in the upland regions of north Wales.

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN251. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol?

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN251. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN251.

What period does Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol date from?

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol 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 circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol?

Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol 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 CN251.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut circles NW of Tyn-y-Ddol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Diffwys Quarry (6 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Gelli Gonan (6.3 km), Cwmorthin slate quarry, mine, railway and ancillary features (6.5 km).

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