Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBraeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of
Cupmarks

Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of

Scotland
HES SM11796
Site type
Cupmarks
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of, is a collection of prehistoric rock carvings located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of cupmarks, which are small, roughly circular depressions pecked or ground into the rock surface, a form of rock art found widely across northern Britain and dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Such cupmarks, often occurring in clusters on exposed bedrock or stone surfaces, remain among the more enigmatic expressions of prehistoric ritual or territorial practice, their precise function and dating remaining subjects of scholarly debate. The survival of these marks depends heavily upon the resilience of the underlying stone and the site's protection from erosion and disturbance.

Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11796. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of?

Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of, is a collection of prehistoric rock carvings located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11796.

Who is responsible for protecting Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of?

Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW 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 SM11796.

What other scheduled monuments are near Braeval Farm, cupmarks 260m NNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mid Craggie, cairn 90m E of (0.6 km), An Bathach, promontory fort 300m ENE of (1.3 km), Craggie Cottage, settlement cairns and field system 600m SW of (1.5 km).

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