Scheduled MonumentsWalesPorth Dafarch Hut Circles
Prehistoric · Round Barrow

Porth Dafarch Hut Circles

Anglesey, Wales
Cadw SAM AN034
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Round Barrow
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Porth Dafarch Hut Circles is a prehistoric settlement site located on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. The site comprises the remains of circular dwelling structures dating to the Bronze Age period, representing evidence of domestic occupation and settlement patterns from this era. The hut circles constitute a significant archaeological resource for understanding prehistoric habitation practices in Wales, demonstrating the nature of Bronze Age domestic architecture and land use in the region. The site is protected under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monument designation, reflecting its archaeological importance for the prehistoric record of Anglesey.

Porth Dafarch Hut Circles is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference AN034. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Porth Dafarch Hut Circles?

Porth Dafarch Hut Circles is a prehistoric settlement site located on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference AN034.

What period does Porth Dafarch Hut Circles date from?

Porth Dafarch Hut Circles dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a round barrow. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Porth Dafarch Hut Circles?

Porth Dafarch 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 AN034.

What other scheduled monuments are near Porth Dafarch Hut Circles?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Plas Meilw Hut Circles (0.9 km), Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones (1.1 km), Dinas Porth Ruffydd (1.3 km).

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