Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
CN112
Name
Hut Group & Field System North West of Tyddyn Mawr (previously known as Hut Group NW of Tyddyn Mawr)
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Gwynedd
Community
Llanaelhaearn
Easting
242670
Northing
345165
Broad Class
Domestic
Site Type
Unenclosed hut circle
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument comprises the remains of a series of huts and terraced fields situated on the SW slopes of Pen-y-Gaer. They are itemised as: A - a group of three round huts at SH 4264 4520; B - an enclosed hut settlement at SH 4267 4514; C - an enclosed hut settlement at SH 4272 4511; D - a platform house at SH 4279 4506; and E - the field system surrounding the settlement sites.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of later prehistoric defensive organisation and settlement. The site forms an important element within the wider later prehistoric context and within the surrounding landscape. The site is well preserved and retains considerable archaeological potential. There is a strong probability of the presence of evidence relating to chronology, building techniques and functional detail.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.