Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy Coch Prehistoric Settlement
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN194
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement is an unenclosed prehistoric domestic site located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN194. The site comprises hut circles dating to the prehistoric period, representing evidence of early settlement and habitation patterns in the region. Such unenclosed domestic sites are characteristic of Bronze Age and Iron Age communities in Wales, where circular or oval structures served as domestic dwellings. The archaeological remains at Ty Coch contribute to our understanding of prehistoric settlement organisation and subsistence practices in the upland regions of north Wales.

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN194. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement?

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement is an unenclosed prehistoric domestic site located in Conwy, North Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the reference CN194. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN194.

What period does Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement date from?

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement?

Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement 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 CN194.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty Coch Prehistoric Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Garnedd-goch round cairn (6.9 km), Gilfach Copper Mine (8.4 km), Mynydd Graig Goch round cairn (8.4 km).

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