Scheduled MonumentsWalesHaverfordwest Priory
Medieval · Priory

Haverfordwest Priory

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE017
Period
Medieval
Site type
Priory
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Haverfordwest Priory is a medieval Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The priory served as an important religious house and centre of spiritual authority in South Wales throughout the medieval period, housing a community of Augustinian canons whose role extended to pastoral care and the administration of the surrounding territory. The site has yielded structural remains indicative of monastic occupation, though much of the original monastic complex has been lost or substantially altered over successive centuries. The priory remained active until the dissolution of the monasteries in the sixteenth century, after which the site gradually fell into decline.

Haverfordwest Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE017. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Haverfordwest Priory?

Haverfordwest Priory is a medieval Augustinian priory founded in the early twelfth century in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE017.

What period does Haverfordwest Priory date from?

Haverfordwest Priory dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a priory. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Haverfordwest Priory?

Haverfordwest Priory 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 PE017.

What other scheduled monuments are near Haverfordwest Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rosemarket Dovecot (6.9 km), Burton Burial Chamber (7.1 km), Rosemarket Rath (7.1 km).

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