Scheduled MonumentsWalesY Gyrn hut platforms
Post Medieval/Modern · House Platform

Y Gyrn hut platforms

Breconshire, Wales
Cadw SAM BR392
Period
Post Medieval/Modern
Site type
House Platform
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Y Gyrn hut platforms is a house platform settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period. The site comprises a cluster of platforms indicating former domestic structures associated with pastoral and subsistence agriculture practised in the upland regions of Breconshire. The platforms represent a form of settlement characteristic of the post-medieval Welsh uplands, where communities engaged in mixed farming activities on marginal agricultural land. The physical remains demonstrate the pattern of settlement dispersal typical of this period and landscape, with the platforms preserving evidence of habitation strategy adapted to the local topography and economic conditions.

Y Gyrn hut platforms is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference BR392. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Y Gyrn hut platforms?

Y Gyrn hut platforms is a house platform settlement located in Breconshire, Wales, dating to the post-medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference BR392.

What period does Y Gyrn hut platforms date from?

Y Gyrn hut platforms dates from the post medieval/modern period, and is classified as a house platform. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Y Gyrn hut platforms?

Y Gyrn hut platforms 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 BR392.

What other scheduled monuments are near Y Gyrn hut platforms?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cefn Esgair-carnau Burnt Mound (8.3 km), Afon Hepste Settlement Enclosure (8.5 km), Glog Las round cairn (8.6 km).

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