Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN127
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located on Anglesey, Wales. The site dates to the Iron Age and represents evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns during this period. The hut circles are characterised by their circular or sub-circular earthwork structures, which would have formed the foundations of dwellings, with surrounding enclosures suggesting organised settlement layout. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as AN127, reflecting its archaeological significance as a well-preserved example of Iron Age domestic architecture on the island.

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN127. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech?

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located on Anglesey, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN127.

What period does Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech date from?

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech?

Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech 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 AN127.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group S of Bwlch, Benllech?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bryn Eryr Rectangular Earthwork (6.6 km), Hirdre-Faig Standing Stone (7.5 km), Tre-Garnedd Moated Site (8.2 km).

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