Scheduled MonumentsWalesPenmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN044
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups and Terraces is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising multiple hut circles and associated terracing located on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. The site consists of several circular or oval stone-built structures typical of Iron Age settlement patterns, with evidence of intentional terracing of the hillside to facilitate habitation and agriculture. The remains demonstrate the concentrated occupation of this locality during the later prehistoric period, reflecting the settlement strategies and land management practices of Iron Age communities in Wales. The site's designation as a scheduled ancient monument recognises its significance as a surviving example of prehistoric domestic architecture and settlement organisation on Anglesey.

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN044. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces?

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups and Terraces is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising multiple hut circles and associated terracing located on the Isle of Anglesey in north Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN044.

What period does Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces date from?

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces 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 Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces?

Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces 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 AN044.

What other scheduled monuments are near Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement Above Ffridd Ddu (8.9 km), Hut Circle Settlement on Caer Mynydd (9.1 km), Cras, ring cairn to N of (9.1 km).

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