Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt Davids Cathedral Mill Leat
Medieval · Leat

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat

Pembrokeshire, Wales
Cadw SAM PE457
Period
Medieval
Site type
Leat
Broad class
Water Supply and Drainage
Nation
Wales
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat is a medieval water management feature serving the Cathedral and its associated settlement at St Davids in Pembrokeshire. The leat functioned as part of the water supply and drainage infrastructure essential to the cathedral establishment, channelling water to power a mill and supply the precinct. Dating to the medieval period, the structure reflects the sophisticated hydraulic engineering undertaken by the cathedral authorities to support both domestic and industrial operations within their lands. The feature survives as a significant archaeological monument demonstrating the practical infrastructure requirements of a major religious establishment in medieval Wales.

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference PE457. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat?

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat is a medieval water management feature serving the Cathedral and its associated settlement at St Davids in Pembrokeshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference PE457.

What period does St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat date from?

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a leat. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat?

St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat 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 PE457.

What other scheduled monuments are near St Davids Cathedral Mill Leat?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitewell (0.4 km), Clegyr-Boia Camp (0.9 km), St Non's Chapel (1 km).

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