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Hut Groups, Cairns & Cliff Castle on Skomer Island is a Post Medieval domestic settlement located off the Pembrokeshire coast. The site comprises multiple hut circles and cairns distributed across the island, representing evidence of occupation and habitation during the Post Medieval period. The settlement demonstrates the character of domestic activity on this offshore island, with the physical remains of structures and associated archaeological features reflecting the pattern of settlement and resource use. The designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises the archaeological and historical importance of these remains in understanding Post Medieval settlement patterns in Welsh coastal regions.
Hut Groups, Cairns & Cliff Castle on Skomer Island is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE181. View the official record →
Hut Groups, Cairns & Cliff Castle on Skomer Island is a Post Medieval domestic settlement located off the Pembrokeshire coast. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE181.
Hut Groups, Cairns & Cliff Castle on Skomer Island dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Hut Groups, Cairns & Cliff Castle on Skomer Island 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 PE181.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Deer Park Promontory Fort (2.7 km), Martin's Haven Early Christian Inscribed Cross (3.1 km), Watery Bay Rath (4.1 km).
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