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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN241
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles and associated enclosures located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of early settlement patterns in the upland regions of North Wales. The settlement consists of multiple circular structures characteristic of domestic occupation during this period, positioned within a landscape of field systems and enclosures that suggest organised pastoral and agricultural activity. The site's location and morphology contribute to understanding of Bronze Age settlement hierarchies and land use in the Welsh uplands during the later prehistoric period.

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN241. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol?

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles and associated enclosures located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN241.

What period does Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol date from?

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol?

Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol 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 CN241.

What other scheduled monuments are near Huts and Enclosures above Ceunant y Ddol?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circles near Craig y Gesail (4.8 km), Fach-goch, standing stone to SSE of (5.3 km), Roman Bath-House, Tremadoc (6 km).

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