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 enclosed hut circle settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME157. The site comprises the remains of domestic structures dating to the prehistoric period, preserving evidence of early settlement patterns in upland Wales. The settlement's physical character is defined by circular or sub-circular hut circles, typical of Iron Age domestic architecture in the Welsh landscape, arranged within an enclosure that would have served both defensive and stock-management functions. Such settlements represent important archaeological evidence for understanding the organisation, economy, and subsistence practices of prehistoric communities in the Welsh uplands during the later prehistoric period.

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 enclosed hut circle settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference ME157. 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 the UK.

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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