Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Circles West of Corbri
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Hut Circles West of Corbri

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN287
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Circles West of Corbri is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement located in Conwy, Wales, and is registered with Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN287. The site consists of the remains of circular or subcircular domestic structures, characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales, though the precise dating of this particular settlement remains open to archaeological interpretation. The hut circles represent evidence of small-scale permanent or semi-permanent habitation typical of prehistoric communities in the region, with their enclosed arrangement suggesting some form of social organization or defensive consideration. The site contributes to understanding patterns of prehistoric settlement distribution and domestic architecture in the Welsh uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Hut Circles West of Corbri is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN287. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Circles West of Corbri?

Hut Circles West of Corbri is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle settlement located in Conwy, Wales, and is registered with Cadw as a scheduled ancient monument under reference CN287. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN287.

What period does Hut Circles West of Corbri date from?

Hut Circles West of Corbri dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Circles West of Corbri?

Hut Circles West of Corbri 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 CN287.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Circles West of Corbri?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Dafydd, cairn to SW of (7.3 km), Carnedd Fach cairn (7.4 km), Llys Dinorwig (7.7 km).

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