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Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw

Meirionnydd, Wales
Cadw SAM ME178
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising multiple hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents a form of unenclosed settlement typical of upland communities in prehistoric Wales, where domestic structures were dispersed without surrounding defensive or boundary works. The hut circles survive as earthwork features in the landscape, though like many such settlements the precise dating and extent of occupation phases remain subjects of archaeological study. As a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, the site contributes to understanding of Bronze Age settlement patterns and domestic life in the Welsh uplands.

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference ME178. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw?

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising multiple hut circles located in Meirionnydd, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference ME178.

What period does Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw date from?

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw?

Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw 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 ME178.

What other scheduled monuments are near Unenclosed Hut Circle Settlement at Bryn Derw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Inscribed Stone in Llanfihangel Traethau Churchyard (7.9 km), Settlements SW of Bryn Cader Faner (8 km), Llyn Eiddew Bach Ring Cairn I (8.2 km).

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