Scheduled MonumentsWalesRound Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu
Prehistoric · Ring Cairn

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME100
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Ring Cairn
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu is a prehistoric ring cairn and associated settlement remains located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site comprises a substantial cairn of stone construction together with evidence of round hut habitation, indicating use during the Bronze Age for both domestic and funerary purposes. The ring cairn represents a form of burial monument typical of prehistoric Wales, whilst the hut remains demonstrate contemporary settlement activity on this upland location. The monument is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the Cadw designation ME100, reflecting its significance for understanding Bronze Age ritual practice and domestic organisation in the Welsh uplands.

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME100. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu?

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu is a prehistoric ring cairn and associated settlement remains located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME100.

What period does Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu date from?

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a ring cairn. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu?

Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu 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 ME100.

What other scheduled monuments are near Round Hut and Cairns on NW Slope of Braich Ddu?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Allt Lwyd Cairn I (4.8 km), Allt Lwyd Bronze Age Ritual Complex (4.9 km), Craig yr Aderyn Hillfort (5.3 km).

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