Scheduled Monuments- Full Report
Summary Description of a Scheduled Monument
Reference Number
PE424
Name
Potter`s Cave
Date of Designation
11/09/1986
Status
Designated
Location
Unitary Authority
Pembrokeshire
Community
Tenby
Easting
214352
Northing
197070
Broad Class
Monument
Site Type
Cave
Period
Prehistoric
Description
Summary Description and Reason for Designation
The following provides a general description of the Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The monument consists of a cave containing archaeological deposits, dating to the palaeolithic period. The cave opens onto a small terrace c 20m above OD in the limestone cliff of the north coast of Caldey Island. The north facing entrance of the cave is 1m wide, 2m high situated half way up a cliff face. The main cave extends 4m into the rock and a smaller passage extends a further 2m. It has been excavated, which revealed Palaeolithic flint artefacts as well as mesolithic implements. Neolithic flint and pottery, and pottery belonging to Beaker and Iron Age periods were also found.
The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of prehistoric settlement, ritual and funerary practices. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits.
The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.