Scheduled MonumentsWalesSettlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME144
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of sustained settlement and pastoral activity in the upland regions of medieval Wales during prehistory. The settlement consists of circular or sub-circular structures typical of Bronze Age domestic architecture, reflecting the building practices and domestic organisation of prehistoric communities in this landscape. The site's location in the Meirionnydd uplands indicates the exploitation of these elevated areas for settlement and resource use during the Bronze Age period.

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME144. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner?

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME144.

What period does Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner date from?

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner 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 Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner?

Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner 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 ME144.

What other scheduled monuments are near Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hut Circle South of Tyddyn-Du (7.6 km), Tyddyn Du Enclosed Settlement (7.6 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Crawcwellt South (7.9 km).

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