Scheduled MonumentsWalesLittle Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site
Prehistoric · Cave

Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE428
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Little Hoyle Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. The cave contains archaeological deposits that have yielded finds indicative of Mesolithic and later activity, demonstrating its significance as a location of sustained human use during the post-glacial period. The site's stratigraphy and artefactual assemblages have contributed to understanding of settlement patterns and subsistence strategies in prehistoric Wales. As a designated scheduled ancient monument, Little Hoyle Cave remains an important archaeological resource for the study of early human habitation in the region.

Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE428. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site?

Little Hoyle Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, with evidence of human occupation spanning multiple periods. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE428.

What period does Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site date from?

Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age 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.

Who is responsible for protecting Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site?

Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age 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 PE428.

What other scheduled monuments are near Little Hoyle Cave and Longbury Bank Dark Age Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including First World War Practice Trenches, Penally Range (1.4 km), Whitewell (1.9 km), The Old Palace, Lydstep (3 km).

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