Scheduled MonumentsWalesSettlement, N of Cwm Eigiau
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN236
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlement, north of Cwm Eigiau, is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of permanent or semi-permanent habitation characteristic of upland settlement patterns in Wales during this period. The hut circles, marked by circular or sub-circular earthwork features, would have served as the structural remains of domestic dwellings, with the enclosing elements suggesting organisation of the settlement space for pastoral or agricultural purposes. The site is recorded under Cadw's Scheduled Ancient Monuments register as CN236 and contributes to understanding Bronze Age settlement distribution and adaptation to the Welsh upland environment.

Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau?

Settlement, north of Cwm Eigiau, is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising enclosed hut circles located in Conwy, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN236.

What period does Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau date from?

Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau 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, N of Cwm Eigiau?

Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau 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 CN236.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlement, N of Cwm Eigiau?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bwlch Cowlyd cairn (3.2 km), Afon Bedol cairn and standing stone (3.2 km), Huts and Enclosures SE of Glan Llugwy (3.8 km).

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