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 dates to the Mesolithic period and shows evidence of human occupation during the post-glacial phase of the Stone Age. The cave was formed naturally in the limestone and contains archaeological deposits that have yielded artefacts and environmental remains indicative of hunter-gatherer activity. As a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw designation PE425, it represents an important record of early human settlement patterns in southwest Wales.

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 the UK.

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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