Scheduled MonumentsWalesTy'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut
Medieval · Platform house

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN304
Period
Medieval
Site type
Platform house
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
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Overview

History & significance

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Conwy, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw reference CN304. The structure represents a platform house type characteristic of medieval Welsh settlement patterns, with physical remains indicating a longhouse form typical of the period. The site provides archaeological evidence for domestic life in medieval Conwy, contributing to understanding of vernacular architecture and rural settlement organisation in Wales during the medieval period.

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN304. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut?

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut is a medieval domestic dwelling located in Conwy, Wales, and is scheduled as an ancient monument under the Cadw reference CN304. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN304.

What period does Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut date from?

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a platform house. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut?

Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut 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 CN304.

What other scheduled monuments are near Ty'n y Ddol Medieval Long Hut?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Diffwys Quarry (5.4 km), Hut Circle Settlement at Gelli Gonan (5.9 km), Cwmorthin slate quarry, mine, railway and ancillary features (6.1 km).

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