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Hut Group north of Gyrn Ddu

A Scheduled Monument in Clynnog, Gwynedd

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Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9975 / 52°59'50"N

Longitude: -4.3812 / 4°22'52"W

OS Eastings: 240295

OS Northings: 347114

OS Grid: SH402471

Mapcode National: GBR 5C.H47N

Mapcode Global: WH43Y.NXYF

Entry Name: Hut Group N of Gyrn Ddu

Scheduled Date:

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 556

Cadw Legacy ID: CN108

Schedule Class: Domestic

Category: Unenclosed hut circle

Period: Prehistoric

County: Gwynedd

Community: Clynnog

Traditional County: Caernarfonshire

Description

A large unenclosed settlement site high on the open hillside, close to the sea. containing round huts and sub rectangular features.

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.

Source: Cadw

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