Scheduled MonumentsWalesMynydd Mallaen Long Hut
Medieval · Rectangular hut

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM303
Period
Medieval
Site type
Rectangular hut
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut is a rectangular domestic structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing the medieval period settlement tradition of upland Wales. The hut follows the characteristic long house form typical of rural Welsh domestic architecture, with its linear rectangular plan designed to accommodate both human and animal occupation under a single roof. The site is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the Cadw designation SAM CM303, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding medieval Welsh settlement patterns and domestic life in the upland regions of south Wales.

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM303. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut?

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut is a rectangular domestic structure located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, representing the medieval period settlement tradition of upland Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM303.

What period does Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut date from?

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a rectangular hut. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut?

Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut 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 CM303.

What other scheduled monuments are near Mynydd Mallaen Long Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nantiwrch round barrow (4.4 km), Roman Road c. 250m SSW of Gilwen Farm (5.4 km), Roman Road c. 400m S of Benlan Farm (5.7 km).

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