Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAchnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of
Prehistoric rock carvings

Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of

Scotland
HES SM12957
Site type
Prehistoric rock carvings
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Achnabreck is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising cup-and-ring marked stones that represent some of the most significant prehistoric rock carvings in the region. The site features deeply pecked circular motifs with concentric rings and cup marks, typical of Bronze Age artistic expression in Atlantic Scotland, likely dating to the second millennium BCE. The carvings are executed on natural rock outcrops and demonstrate the technical skill and cultural practices of prehistoric communities in Argyll. Such rock art sites are considered important evidence for understanding Bronze Age settlement patterns, territorial marking, and the ritual or symbolic significance attributed to particular landscape locations by these early societies.

Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12957. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of?

Achnabreck is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising cup-and-ring marked stones that represent some of the most significant prehistoric rock carvings in the region. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM12957.

Who is responsible for protecting Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of?

Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM12957.

What other scheduled monuments are near Achnabreck, prehistoric rock carvings 485m NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Achnabreck,prehistoric rock carvings 370m NNE of (0.2 km), Achnabreck,standing stone 275m SSW of (0.6 km), Stane Alane, standing stone 190m S of Corbiere (0.9 km).

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