Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Egryn Settlement
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Mynydd Egryn Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME157
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Egryn Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising enclosed hut circles indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. The site forms part of the upland settlement pattern characteristic of prehistoric communities in North Wales, where such structures provided sheltered domestic spaces on high ground. The physical remains consist of circular or sub-circular stone-built structures, typical of hut circle settlements from this period, which would have housed individual family units within a larger settlement community. The site's location on Mynydd Egryn reflects the exploitation of upland resources and the establishment of permanent or semi-permanent settlements in the Welsh highlands during prehistory.

Mynydd Egryn Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME157. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Egryn Settlement?

Mynydd Egryn Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising enclosed hut circles indicative of Iron Age or Bronze Age occupation. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME157.

What period does Mynydd Egryn Settlement date from?

Mynydd Egryn Settlement dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Egryn Settlement?

Mynydd Egryn Settlement 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 ME157.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Egryn Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cyfannedd-Fach Homestead (7.7 km), Bron-Llety-Ifan cairns and cup-marked rock (7.9 km), Fairbourne Anti-invasion Defences (8 km).

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