Scheduled MonumentsWalesPotter`s Cave
Prehistoric · Cave

Potter`s Cave

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE424
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Potter's Cave is a prehistoric cave monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE424. The cave represents evidence of human occupation during the prehistoric period, though the precise dating and duration of its use remain subjects of archaeological investigation. Its significance lies in its contribution to understanding settlement patterns and resource exploitation in prehistoric Pembrokeshire, forming part of the broader archaeological landscape of caves and rock shelters that characterise the region's early human history.

Potter`s Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE424. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Potter`s Cave?

Potter's Cave is a prehistoric cave monument located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw reference PE424. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE424.

What period does Potter`s Cave date from?

Potter`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 Potter`s Cave?

Potter`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 PE424.

What other scheduled monuments are near Potter`s Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Nanna's Cave (0.3 km), Daylight Rock Mesolithic Site (0.8 km), Fort St Catherine (3.2 km).

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