Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN228
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located south of Cwm-y-Glo in Conwy, Wales. The site represents evidence of Iron Age or Late Bronze Age occupation, periods during which such unenclosed domestic structures were characteristic of upland Welsh settlement patterns. The hut circles, though now substantially degraded, survive as earthwork remains that contribute to understanding of prehistoric settlement distribution and domestic organisation in the Welsh highlands. The monument is formally designated under Cadw as SAM CN228, reflecting its archaeological significance for the study of prehistoric habitation in north Wales.

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo?

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located south of Cwm-y-Glo in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN228.

What period does Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo date from?

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo 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, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo?

Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo 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 CN228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group, Near Galltycelyn, S of Cwm-y-Glo?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Drws y Coed Copper Mine (8.1 km), Small Fort Near Nantlle (8.4 km), Y Garn cairns (8.9 km).

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