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Prehistoric · Enclosed hut circle

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN264
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Enclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN264. The site comprises an enclosed hut circle, representing Bronze Age or Iron Age settlement activity in the region, with archaeological evidence indicating occupation during the later prehistoric period. The monument is characterised by a roughly circular or sub-circular structure defined by a substantial earthwork bank, typical of domestic enclosures from this era. Such hut circles served as residential dwellings for prehistoric communities and their presence in upland areas like Conwy reflects patterns of dispersed settlement and land use in pre-Roman Wales.

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN264. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw?

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw is a prehistoric domestic structure located in Conwy, Wales, and is designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the reference CN264. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN264.

What period does Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw date from?

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a enclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw?

Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw 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 CN264.

What other scheduled monuments are near Enclosed Hut Circle West of Llwyn Bedw?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nantlle Railway and Old Talysarn (5.5 km), Cloddfa'r Lon Slate Quarry (5.5 km), Dorothea Quarry, Pyramids, Inclines, Mill & Winding Houses, etc (5.9 km).

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