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 site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference PE424. The cave shows evidence of human occupation during the prehistoric period, reflecting the long history of settlement and use of natural rock shelters in the Pembrokeshire landscape. Its archaeological significance lies in the material remains recovered from the site, which contribute to understanding patterns of prehistoric habitation and resource exploitation in southwest Wales. The cave remains an important record of human activity spanning multiple prehistoric periods within this regionally significant archaeological zone.

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 site 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 Britain.

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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