You are hereTy Mawr hut group (a.k.a. Cytau'r Gwyddelod, or Irish Huts)

Ty Mawr hut group (a.k.a. Cytau'r Gwyddelod, or Irish Huts)


These Iron Age remains of circular buildings can be found on Holy Island, near South Stack on Anglesey. The site consists of ten large circular stone rings (the remains of Iron Age huts) on the hillside with nine smaller rectangular structures (probably workshops for metal working) scattered among them, covering an area of up to twenty acres. Evidence has been found of human occupation at the site dating back to the middle Stone Age. The site is managed by Cadw and excavations between 1978 and 1982 indicate that there were eight homesteads or farmsteads here, but only one or two were occupied at any one time. The settlement was an agricultural one, associated with ploughed fields in the vicinity. Grindstones for processing grain, along with dumps of limpets shells have been excavated, which indicates the important food sources of the inhabitants.

Authorship
Author: 
Simon Topham

Javascript is required to view this map.

The Dolphin Hotel, Littlehampton

Ellie and Katie along with their staff have created a warm and friendly pub with a traditional feel and traditional values. They have worked hard to turn the Dolphin into one of the safest, cleanest and most welcoming pubs around. Between them they have nearly 30 years experience in the pub and catering trade. Read More »



Share/Save

Navigation

Recent comments

Book Review

The Ghost Club - A History by Peter Underwood

The Ghost Club - A History by Peter Underwood

When I first heard that Peter Underwood had written a book on the history of the Ghost Club and I was told I would be sent a review copy I was really excited. I have a lot of respect for Peter Underwood and have been reading his books since I was old enough to hold a library card. Therefore he has been a huge inspiration for me from an early age. Read More »

Featured Site