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Maes Coch Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circle structures that represent Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. The site consists of circular or oval-shaped dwelling foundations, characteristic of later prehistoric settlement patterns in Wales, which demonstrate the use of marginal land for pastoral and agricultural communities during the Iron Age period. The physical remains at Maes Coch preserve evidence of domestic life and settlement organisation typical of the Iron Age, though the precise chronology and intensity of occupation require further archaeological investigation. The site's designation as a Scheduled Ancient Monument reflects its significance in understanding prehistoric settlement hierarchy and land-use patterns across the Welsh uplands.
Maes Coch Hut Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME195. View the official record →
Maes Coch Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising multiple hut circle structures that represent Iron Age occupation of the upland landscape. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME195.
Maes Coch Hut Circles 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.
Maes Coch Hut Circles 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 ME195.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Maes Coch Deserted Rural Settlement (0.1 km), Anti-invasion Defences 2000m NE of Cwmrhwyddfor Farm (2.1 km), Llyn Gafr Standing Stone (3.2 km).
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