Scheduled MonumentsWalesHafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields
Prehistoric · Unenclosed hut circle

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN151
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Unenclosed hut circle
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. The site consists of multiple circular stone-built structures characteristic of Bronze Age occupation, positioned within an associated field system that demonstrates the integration of domestic and agricultural activity across the landscape. The hut circles, identifiable by their circular stone foundations and internal hearths, represent evidence of pastoralist settlement patterns typical of upland Welsh prehistory. The survival of both structural remains and field boundaries at this location provides archaeological insight into Bronze Age subsistence practices and settlement organisation in the Conwy region.

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN151. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields?

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields is a Prehistoric domestic settlement comprising unenclosed hut circles located in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN151.

What period does Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields date from?

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a unenclosed hut circle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields?

Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields 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 CN151.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hafotty Wern Las Hut Group & Fields?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ty Mawr East Slate Quarry Winding Engine House (5.7 km), Caer Engan (6.2 km), Y Garn cairns (7.5 km).

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