Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of
Cupmarks

Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM11557
Site type
Cupmarks
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of cup-and-ring marked stones, a form of prehistoric rock carving characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain. Such cupmarks represent one of the earliest expressions of monumental art-making in Scotland, though their precise ritual or symbolic significance remains subject to scholarly interpretation. The site is recorded within the national heritage database under the reference HES INSPIRE SM11557.

Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11557. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of?

Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11557.

Who is responsible for protecting Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of?

Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW 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 SM11557.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balnafoich, cupmarks 320m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonehenge House, chambered cairn 20m WNW of (1.9 km), Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of (2.5 km), Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan (2.7 km).

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