Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME152
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre is a prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of unenclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises multiple hut structures situated on the southwestern slope of Moelfre, representing evidence of Iron Age or earlier occupation and settlement patterns in upland Wales. The hut circles and associated enclosures reflect the domestic and pastoral economy of prehistoric communities who exploited this highland landscape. The site is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation ME152, recognising its archaeological importance for understanding prehistoric settlement and land use in the region.

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre?

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre is a prehistoric domestic settlement consisting of unenclosed hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME152.

What period does Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre date from?

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre 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 Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre?

Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre 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 ME152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group and Enclosures on SW Slope of Moelfre?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch y Rhiwgyr cairn (3.9 km), Enclosed Hut Circle Settlement and Long huts E of Egryn Abbey (4.3 km), Llwyn du Parc cairn (4.3 km).

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