Scheduled MonumentsWalesPriory Farm Cave
Prehistoric · Cave

Priory Farm Cave

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE435
Period
Prehistoric
Site type
Cave
Broad class
Monument
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Priory Farm Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that has yielded evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period. The cave represents an important archaeological context for understanding early human activity and habitation patterns in Wales during the Ice Age and post-glacial periods. Artefacts and faunal remains recovered from the site have contributed to knowledge of prehistoric settlement strategies and resource exploitation in the region. The cave is statutorily protected as a scheduled ancient monument under Cadw's archaeological management framework.

Priory Farm Cave is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE435. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Priory Farm Cave?

Priory Farm Cave is a prehistoric cave site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales, that has yielded evidence of human occupation during the Palaeolithic period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE435.

What period does Priory Farm Cave date from?

Priory Farm 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 Priory Farm Cave?

Priory Farm 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 PE435.

What other scheduled monuments are near Priory Farm Cave?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sampson Cross Standing Stone (5.7 km), Stackpole Farm Standing Stone (6.1 km), Stackpole Warren Standing Stone (6.8 km).

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