Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of
Cupmarked rocks

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of

Scotland
HES SM5516
Site type
Cupmarked rocks
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchinellan cupmarked rocks 1150m N of is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument consists of rocks bearing cupmarks, a form of prehistoric rock carving in which small, rounded depressions were pecked into the stone surface. Cupmarked rocks are characteristic of Bronze Age ritual or ceremonial practice in Scotland, though their precise function remains subject to archaeological interpretation. The site is recorded within the Canmore database under HES INSPIRE designation SM5516 as part of Scotland's scheduled ancient monuments.

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5516. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of?

Auchinellan cupmarked rocks 1150m N of is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5516.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of?

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N 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 SM5516.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks 1150m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballymeanoch, henge, 390m WNW of Ballmeanoch Cottage (8.2 km), An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (8.4 km), Baroile,chambered cairn 180m SSW of (8.5 km).

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