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 settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. The site belongs to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period and represents evidence of early settlement patterns in the upland regions of Wales during prehistory. The hut circles are defined by their characteristic circular or sub-circular ground plans, marked by stone-built or stone-defined structures typical of domestic occupation in the later prehistoric period. This monument is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw, reflecting its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement, domestic life, and land use in the Welsh landscape.

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 settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. 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 Britain.

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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