Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy'n y Berllan Settlement
Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle settlement

Ty'n y Berllan Settlement

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME096
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Ty'n y Berllan Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle group that represents Bronze Age occupation patterns in the region. The settlement consists of stone-built circular or oval structures characteristic of later prehistoric domestic architecture in upland Wales, with evidence of enclosure suggesting a degree of territorial definition and social organization. The site's survival as an archaeological monument provides important information about settlement form, land use, and domestic life during the Bronze Age period in the Welsh uplands. The site is designated and protected under the Cadw Scheduled Ancient Monuments scheme, reflecting its significance for understanding prehistoric settlement patterns in Meirionnydd.

Ty'n y Berllan Settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME096. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty'n y Berllan Settlement?

Ty'n y Berllan Settlement is a prehistoric domestic settlement located in Meirionnydd, Wales, comprising an enclosed hut circle group that represents Bronze Age occupation patterns in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME096.

What period does Ty'n y Berllan Settlement date from?

Ty'n y Berllan Settlement dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty'n y Berllan Settlement?

Ty'n y Berllan 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 ME096.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty'n y Berllan Settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bedd Gorfal Ring Cairn (8.3 km), Fonlief Hir Standing Stones (8.4 km), Garreg Round Cairn (8.4 km).

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