Monkton Priory, on a hill across the river from the Pembroke Castle, was founded in 1098 by Arnulf de Montgomery.

[3][4] In 1833, the parish was part of the Hundred of Castlemartin, with a population of 1,128,[1] and included Hundleton, Bentlass and other small settlements.

[6] Pembrokeshire Action to Combat Hardship no longer has a base in the village, having closed due to repeated burglaries.

[citation needed] Monkton Priory Community Primary School has approximately 221 pupils.

[7] The village also has a dedicated centre for gypsy traveller learners, the Monkton Priory School Project.