Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
AN044
Name
Penmon Deer Park Hut Groups & Terraces
Date of Designation
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Isle of Anglesey
Community
Llangoed
Easting
262622
Northing
380623
Broad Class
Domestic
Site Type
Enclosed hut circle
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Monument.
Situated on Penmon point, in an area covering about half a square mile, is a series of terraced and walled fields with eight associated settlements. The scheduled areas are confined to the settlement sites.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structures themselves may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.