Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAuchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of
Post-Medieval · Cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of

Scotland
HES SM5669
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Auchinellan is a Post-Medieval cupmarked rocks and enclosure located approximately 1250 metres north of Auchinellan in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site comprises rock surfaces bearing cup marks, a characteristic form of prehistoric rock art, alongside associated enclosure features. The cupmarks themselves are prehistoric in origin, though the enclosure construction and use may extend into later periods. The monument represents evidence of human activity and landscape use spanning multiple phases of occupation in this area of Argyll.

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5669. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of?

Auchinellan is a Post-Medieval cupmarked rocks and enclosure located approximately 1250 metres north of Auchinellan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5669.

What period does Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of date from?

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of?

Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m 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 SM5669.

What other scheduled monuments are near Auchinellan,cupmarked rocks and enclosure,1250m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ballymeanoch, henge, 390m WNW of Ballmeanoch Cottage (8.3 km), An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (8.5 km), Baroile,chambered cairn 180m SSW of (8.6 km).

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