Haverfordwest Priory is a medieval monastery located in Haverfordwest, Wales, United Kingdom. The priory was founded in the 12th century by Robert FitzMartin, a Norman lord, and was initially inhabited by monks from the Benedictine order. The monastery was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century, and its buildings were largely demolished, with some remains incorporated into later structures. Today, the site features the remains of the priory church, including the nave, transepts, and tower, as well as a few surviving monastic buildings. The priory is notable for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its historical significance as one of the most important monastic sites in Wales.
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.
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.
It was rainy so didn't stay for long, but would make a pleasant place to visit in the sun.
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.
If you are in Haverfordwest find your way over to the Priory ruins. Only a few minutes walk along the river from Riverside shopping. Free entry :) The ruins are not very big, so it does not take to long to see everything, good to combine with a visit to the Castle.
Easily accessible priory ruins next to the river
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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.
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.
It was rainy so didn't stay for long, but would make a pleasant place to visit in the sun.
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.
If you are in Haverfordwest find your way over to the Priory ruins. Only a few minutes walk along the river from Riverside shopping. Free entry :) The ruins are not very big, so it does not take to long to see everything, good to combine with a visit to the Castle.
Easily accessible priory ruins next to the river
