Scheduled MonumentsWalesMulti-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME046
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, south of Bwlch-y-Ffordd is a prehistoric enclosed settlement comprising hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site exhibits evidence of occupation spanning multiple periods, with the primary domestic structures characteristic of Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales. The settlement is enclosed by earthworks that define and protect the occupation area, typical of defensive or demarcative practices in late prehistoric communities. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as ME046 and represents an important example of Iron Age domestic settlement in the region.

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME046. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd?

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, south of Bwlch-y-Ffordd is a prehistoric enclosed settlement comprising hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME046.

What period does Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd date from?

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd 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 Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd?

Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd 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 ME046.

What other scheduled monuments are near Multi-period Settlement Remains at Cae Merddyn, S of Bwlch-y-Ffordd?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Glasdir Copper and Gold Mine Mill (5.8 km), Cefn Coch Cairn and Cist (6.1 km), Tyddyn Bach Round Barrow (6.6 km).

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