Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle settlement

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN293
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in the upland terrain of Conwy, Wales. The settlement dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of pastoral and domestic occupation in the uplands during this period. The site consists of the remains of several circular or sub-circular structures, characteristic of Bronze Age domestic architecture in Wales, distributed across the moorland landscape. Such unenclosed settlements are significant for understanding prehistoric subsistence patterns and the use of marginal upland areas during the Bronze Age.

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN293. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central?

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in the upland terrain of Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN293.

What period does Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central date from?

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central?

Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central 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 CN293.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Settlement at Mynydd Graig Goch, Central?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ystum-Cegid Burial Chamber (6.4 km), Cefn-Isaf Burial Chamber (7 km), Standing Stone N of Bettws Fawr (7.9 km).

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