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Prehistoric · Hut group

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN233
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut group
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN233. The site comprises the remains of multiple hut structures associated with an enclosure, representing evidence of Iron Age or Bronze Age settlement activity in the region. The physical remains consist of circular or sub-circular hut platforms and associated earthworks that reflect the domestic and possibly pastoral organisation of the prehistoric community that occupied this location. Such hut groups are characteristic of upland Welsh settlement patterns during the later prehistoric period and provide important archaeological evidence for understanding the distribution and character of ancient settlement in Conwy.

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN233. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig?

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN233. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN233.

What period does Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig date from?

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut group. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig?

Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig 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 CN233.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group and Enclosure Near Cae Cerrig?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dinorwic Quarry: Hafod Owen Winding Engine, Locomotive Shed, Main Waterwheel and Housing (4.1 km), Dinorwic Quarry Barracks and 'A' Incline (4.2 km), Dinorwic Quarry (4.4 km).

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