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Daylight Rock is a Mesolithic cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents evidence of human activity during the post-glacial hunter-gatherer period. The site dates to the Mesolithic period, when mobile communities exploited coastal and inland resources following the retreat of ice age conditions. Archaeological investigation has revealed material culture consistent with Mesolithic occupation, contributing to understanding of settlement patterns and subsistence practices in prehistoric Wales. The cave's designation as a scheduled ancient monument reflects its importance to the archaeological record of early post-glacial Britain.
Daylight Rock Mesolithic Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE426. View the official record →
Daylight Rock is a Mesolithic cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, and represents evidence of human activity during the post-glacial hunter-gatherer period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE426.
Daylight Rock Mesolithic Site dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Daylight Rock Mesolithic Site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is PE426.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nanna's Cave (0.5 km), Potter`s Cave (0.8 km), Fort St Catherine (3.8 km).
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