Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN242
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles located in the parish of Ysbyty in Conwy, North Wales. The site consists of the remains of circular or sub-circular stone-founded structures typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales, dating to the later prehistoric period. The hut circles represent evidence of domestic occupation and pastoral land use in the surrounding landscape during the Iron Age, when such dispersed settlements were characteristic of Welsh hill regions. The site's designation as a scheduled monument recognises its archaeological importance as a surviving example of prehistoric settlement archaeology in north-western Wales.

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN242. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty?

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles located in the parish of Ysbyty in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN242.

What period does Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty date from?

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty?

Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty 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 CN242.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut group SSW of Cefngarw, Ysbyty?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Castell Prysor (5.6 km), Arenig Fawr Cairn (5.9 km), Dol-ddinas Roman Earthworks (6.5 km).

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