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Prehistoric · Hut group

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN232
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut group
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN232. The site comprises a group of hut circles representing Bronze Age or Iron Age occupation, reflecting the pattern of upland settlement in North Wales during prehistory. The huts are situated in terrain characteristic of prehistoric pastoral communities, their physical remains visible as circular or oval structures defined by stone walls or earthwork banks. This monument class is significant for understanding the domestic organisation and land use practices of prehistoric Welsh communities during the metal-working periods.

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN232. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt?

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Conwy, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under reference CN232. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN232.

What period does Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt date from?

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt 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 Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt?

Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt 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 CN232.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group Near Tan-y-Coed Pont Rhythallt?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ystrad Rural Settlement (6.3 km), Hafod-y-Wern Long Hut (6.8 km), Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement (7.8 km).

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