Scheduled MonumentsWalesHut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain
Prehistoric · Hut Circle Settlement

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain

Conwy, Wales
Cadw SAM CN152
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Hut Circle Settlement
Broad class
Domestic
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles and associated field boundaries located in Conwy, North Wales. The site dates to the Bronze Age and represents evidence of pastoral and agricultural activity typical of upland settlement patterns in prehistoric Wales. The hut circles are integrated within a broader field system, indicating organised land use and sustained occupation of the landscape during this period. The remains, now scheduled as an ancient monument under Cadw protection, contribute to archaeological understanding of Bronze Age settlement hierarchies and land management practices in the Welsh uplands.

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CN152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain?

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain is a prehistoric domestic settlement comprising hut circles and associated field boundaries located in Conwy, North Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CN152.

What period does Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain date from?

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a hut circle settlement. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain?

Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain 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 CN152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Hut Group and Field System E of Coed-y-Brain?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Craig Cwm Silyn round cairn (7.6 km), Garnedd-goch round cairn (7.9 km), Caerau Ancient Village (8.5 km).

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