Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Group N of Gyrn Ddu
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN108
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales, and is officially designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN108. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of pastoral and domestic occupation in the upland regions of North Wales during the later prehistoric period. The hut circles, though now visible only as earthwork remains, indicate the presence of permanent or semi-permanent settlement structures characteristic of Bronze Age Welsh highland communities. The unenclosed nature of the settlement suggests a period predating the more formally defended settlements of the Iron Age, reflecting the social and economic organisation of upland Bronze Age societies.

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN108. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu?

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales, and is officially designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN108. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN108.

What period does Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu date from?

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu 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 Group N of Gyrn Ddu?

Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu 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 CN108.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Pentyrch Camp (5.7 km), Standing Stone NW of Trallwyn (5.9 km), St Cybi's Well (6.3 km).

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