Scheduled MonumentsWalesPant-y-Saer Hut Circles
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN043
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Anglesey, Wales, consisting of enclosed hut circles that represent evidence of Iron Age occupation and habitation practices. The site comprises the remains of circular or sub-circular stone-built structures typical of Iron Age domestic architecture in Wales, preserving important evidence of settlement patterns and domestic organisation during the later prehistoric period. The hut circles demonstrate the construction methods and spatial planning employed by Iron Age communities in north Wales, with their enclosed nature suggesting pastoral and agricultural activities centred on defended or organised homesteads. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, the site contributes significantly to understanding Iron Age settlement distribution and domestic life across Anglesey.

Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN043. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles?

Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Anglesey, Wales, consisting of enclosed hut circles that represent evidence of Iron Age occupation and habitation practices. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN043.

What period does Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles date from?

Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles 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 Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles?

Pant-y-Saer 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 AN043.

What other scheduled monuments are near Pant-y-Saer Hut Circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hendrefor Burial Chambers (6.4 km), Hafoty Medieval House (6.5 km), Hendrefor Earthwork (6.8 km).

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