Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of
Cairn & cup marked stone

Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM1532
Site type
Cairn & cup marked stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Bridge of Lyon, cairn and cup marked stone 350m ESE of, is a Bronze Age cairn featuring cup-and-ring markings located near Bridge of Lyon in Perthshire, Scotland. The cup markings are characteristic of prehistoric rock art, typically associated with the Bronze Age, though such motifs may have origins in earlier periods. The site represents an important example of ritual or ceremonial activity in Bronze Age Scotland, with the combination of burial cairn and marked stone suggesting a location of significance within the prehistoric landscape. The cup-and-ring carvings on the stone surface demonstrate the symbolic and artistic practices of communities in the northern British Bronze Age.

Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1532. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of?

Bridge of Lyon, cairn and cup marked stone 350m ESE of, is a Bronze Age cairn featuring cup-and-ring markings located near Bridge of Lyon in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1532.

Who is responsible for protecting Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of?

Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE 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 SM1532.

What other scheduled monuments are near Bridge of Lyon,cairn & cup marked stone 350m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bridge of Lyon, standing stone 340m SE of (0.2 km), Bridge of Lyon,long cairn 180m E of (0.2 km), Praetorium,homestead moat (0.2 km).

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