Scheduled MonumentsWalesParc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN202
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of early agricultural communities that inhabited the upland regions of North Wales during this period. The settlement consists of multiple hut circle structures associated with surrounding ancient field systems, indicating a pattern of pastoral and mixed farming activity. The site is statutorily protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN202, reflecting its archaeological significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns and land use in the region.

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN202. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields?

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN202.

What period does Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields date from?

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields?

Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields 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 CN202.

What other scheduled monuments are near Parc Gelli Hut Group and Ancient Fields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Vivian Slate Quarry, Inclines, Walia & associated structures (7.8 km), Dinorwic Quarry (7.9 km), Dinorwic Quarry Barracks and 'A' Incline (8.3 km).

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