Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN128
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church is a prehistoric hut circle located near Llansannan in Conwy, Wales. The monument represents domestic settlement activity dating to the Bronze Age or Iron Age period, when circular structures of this type were the characteristic form of domestic dwelling across much of Wales and Britain. The hut circle survives as an earthwork feature, visible as a circular or sub-circular depression or platform marking the former location of a roundhouse, though its precise dimensions and state of preservation require on-site assessment. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw protection, it forms part of the archaeological evidence for prehistoric settlement patterns in the upland regions of north Wales.

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN128. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church?

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church is a prehistoric hut circle located near Llansannan in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN128.

What period does Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church date from?

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church?

Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church 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 CN128.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Hut 70m S of St Celynin's Church?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Gaer Camp (4.4 km), Carnedd y Ddelw Cairn (5.3 km), Afon Dulyn ring cairn (6.5 km).

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