Scheduled MonumentsWalesSettlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME133
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME133. The site comprises a circular or sub-circular domestic structure typical of Iron Age settlement patterns in upland Wales, where such enclosed dwellings provided shelter and defence in exposed terrain. The monument's physical character reflects the practical building methods of its period, with evidence of earth banks or stone construction forming the characteristic circular enclosure. This settlement represents the domestic and economic organisation of prehistoric communities in the Meirionnydd region during the later prehistoric period.

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME133. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog?

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog is a prehistoric enclosed hut circle located in Meirionnydd, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference ME133. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME133.

What period does Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog date from?

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog 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 Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog?

Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog 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 ME133.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement 400m SE of Moel Goedog?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Settlement and Field System at Bron y Foel Uchaf (7.1 km), Bron-y-Foel West Burial Chamber (7.6 km), Enclosure near Bron y Foel, Moelfre (8 km).

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