Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBrawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of
Cupmarked boulder

Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM11611
Site type
Cupmarked boulder
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of, is a prehistoric rock art site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The monument consists of a natural boulder bearing cupmarks, a form of rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age and earlier prehistoric periods in Scotland. Cupmarked stones are thought to have held ritual, territorial, or symbolic significance within their communities, though their precise purpose remains debated among archaeologists. The site is recorded within the Scottish national monuments record under HES INSPIRE designation SM11611.

Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11611. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of?

Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of, is a prehistoric rock art site located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11611.

Who is responsible for protecting Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of?

Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW 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 SM11611.

What other scheduled monuments are near Brawland, cupmarked boulder 270m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Currach Cottage, hut circles 330m NE of (0.5 km), Cnoc Cailliche, fort 360m WSW of Upper Wheedlemont (0.6 km), Auchindoir, St Mary's Church, Mote Hill and Dovecot (2.3 km).

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