Hut circle settlement at Pen-y-caerau

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NPRN308054
Map ReferenceSH23SE
Grid ReferenceSH2900034330
Unitary (Local) AuthorityGwynedd
Old CountyCaernarfonshire
CommunityBuan
Type Of SiteSETTLEMENT
PeriodMedieval, Iron Age
Description

Remains of four circular structures, the largest having an internal diameter of c.6.0m, defined by an internally and externally stone revetted rubble wall, 12m in overall diameter, having a SE facing entrance, the others being two c.5.0m diameter scoops and a rubble walled structure, 7.0m in diameter, having an E facing entrance.
(source Os495card; SH23SE16)
Associated with:
Settlement features I, III & IV (Nprn's302277, 308055 & 308063)
Field System (Nprn308064). Documented during Royal Commission aerial survey.


RCAHMW 2003.