Scheduled MonumentsWalesNanna's Cave
Prehistoric · Cave

Nanna's Cave

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE425
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Nanna's Cave is a prehistoric rock shelter located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated near the Newgale area. The site shows evidence of human occupation during the Mesolithic and Neolithic periods, indicating its use as a temporary habitation or seasonal shelter in prehistory. The cave is formed within natural limestone and has yielded archaeological finds that contribute to understanding early settlement patterns in southwest Wales. As a protected monument under Cadw's schedule, the site remains significant for evidence of early post-glacial human activity in the region.

Nanna's Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE425. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Nanna's Cave?

Nanna's Cave is a prehistoric rock shelter located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, situated near the Newgale area. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE425.

What period does Nanna's Cave date from?

Nanna's Cave dates from the prehistoric period, and is classified as a cave. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Nanna's Cave?

Nanna's Cave 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 PE425.

What other scheduled monuments are near Nanna's Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Potter`s Cave (0.3 km), Daylight Rock Mesolithic Site (0.5 km), Fort St Catherine (3.4 km).

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