Scheduled MonumentsWalesMonkton Priory Dovecot
Medieval · dovecote

Monkton Priory Dovecot

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE415
Period
Medieval
Site type
dovecote
Broad class
Agriculture and Subsistence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Monkton Priory Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, associated with the religious community at Monkton Priory. The structure dates to the medieval period and represents the agricultural infrastructure that supported monastic life, with dovecotes serving as important sources of protein through the rearing of pigeons. The building exemplifies the practical estate management of a medieval religious house, reflecting both the economic needs and the scale of operations maintained by the priory community. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw, the dovecot preserves evidence of medieval subsistence practices and monastic husbandry in Wales.

Monkton Priory Dovecot is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE415. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Monkton Priory Dovecot?

Monkton Priory Dovecot is a medieval dovecote located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, associated with the religious community at Monkton Priory. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE415.

What period does Monkton Priory Dovecot date from?

Monkton Priory Dovecot dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a dovecote. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Monkton Priory Dovecot?

Monkton Priory Dovecot 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 PE415.

What other scheduled monuments are near Monkton Priory Dovecot?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sampson Cross Standing Stone (5.6 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (6 km), Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (6.7 km).

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