Haverfordwest Priory

Haverfordwest, United Kingdom

Haverfordwest Priory was a house of Augustinian Canons Regular on the banks of the Western Cleddau. The priory was first mentioned around 1200.

At the time of Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries (1536–1541), it was acquired by Roger and Thomas Barlow, brothers of William Barlow, bishop of St David's.

From 1983 to 1996, the site (now under control of Cadw) was excavated and the outlines of the buildings are visible. Much architectural material of a high standard was discovered and can be seen in Haverfordwest museum. Also unearthed was a unique medieval garden with raised beds.

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Founded: c. 1200
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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Simon (11 months ago)
It was rainy so didn’t stay for long, but would make a pleasant place to visit in the sun.
Ian Percy (12 months ago)
Lovely site of old! Seeing what was once a garden is super, free to enter the grounds general quiet so pick a nice time and it's fantastic, if the river is running high the it's close by. Shame about the road bridge in the background.
Roy Sirl (2 years ago)
These are the remains of a priory going back to the 1200's but only two information boards at the site, one for the priory and the other for the garden. Pleasant site close to the river but very wet underfoot when we visited. There was a bank of four CCTV cameras near the entrance, unclear why. Free parking on the road nearby, and dogs on leads allowed.
Sarah Doyle (2 years ago)
I worked on the archaeological excavations on the site in the 90's and I was really disappointed with what has been done with the priory site. The only information is a history board by the entrance so unless you know what you're looking at you won't get much from the site. We found so much in the excavations but it's like it's all been forgotten.
David Fletcher (5 years ago)
Lots of dogs off leads and dog mess although it says NO dogs allowed! Is there nowhere safe for kids to run and play anymore?
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