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Llyn Gafr Hut Circle is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of a circular stone-built structure typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. The site demonstrates the characteristic construction methods of its period, with a circular ground plan formed by stone foundations. Situated within the Welsh upland landscape, the hut circle represents evidence of prehistoric pastoral and domestic occupation in this region during the later prehistoric periods. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference ME218 in recognition of its archaeological significance.
Llyn Gafr Hut Circle is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME218. View the official record →
Llyn Gafr Hut Circle is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising the remains of a circular stone-built structure typical of Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME218.
Llyn Gafr Hut Circle 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.
Llyn Gafr Hut Circle 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 ME218.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carnedd Lwyd cairns (2.9 km), Anti-invasion Defences 2000m NE of Cwmrhwyddfor Farm (4.1 km), Llynnau Cregennen Standing Stone (4.9 km).
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