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The rock carvings 280 metres north-east of Ballochmyle Viaduct are an ancient site in Ayrshire, Scotland, comprising cup-and-ring marks carved into bedrock. Such motifs are characteristic of Neolithic and Early Bronze Age rock art in Scotland, typically dating to the period between approximately 3000 and 1500 BC. The carvings consist of circular depressions with concentric rings pecked into the stone surface, a widespread form of prehistoric artistic expression found across Britain and beyond. The site's location in the Ayr valley represents an important concentration of such rock art within south-west Scotland, contributing to understanding of prehistoric settlement patterns and ritual practices in the region.
Ballochmyle Viaduct,rock carvings 280m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4484. View the official record →
The rock carvings 280 metres north-east of Ballochmyle Viaduct are an ancient site in Ayrshire, Scotland, comprising cup-and-ring marks carved into bedrock. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4484.
Ballochmyle Viaduct,rock carvings 280m NE 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 SM4484.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kingencleugh Castle (0.8 km), Catrine, water works for Catrine Mill 30m S of 9 St Cuthbert's Street (2.2 km), Auchinleck Castle (2.6 km).
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