Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House
Rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m w of leckie house

Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House

Scotland
HES SM3099
Site type
Rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m w of leckie house
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House is a prehistoric rock shelter and associated cup-marked stone monuments located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. The site comprises a natural rock shelter together with rocks bearing cup-and-ring marks, a form of rock art typical of the Bronze Age and earlier periods in Scotland. Cup-marked rocks represent one of the earliest forms of permanent artistic expression in Britain, with examples dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Age periods. The combination of natural shelter and decorated stone surfaces suggests the site held significance for prehistoric communities, whether for habitation, ritual practice, or ceremonial purposes, though the exact chronology and function of this specific location remain subjects for archaeological investigation.

Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3099. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House?

Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House is a prehistoric rock shelter and associated cup-marked stone monuments located in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3099.

Who is responsible for protecting Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House?

Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House 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 SM3099.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broch, rock shelter and cup marked rocks, 165m W of Leckie House?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carleatheran, cairn at summit, Gargunnock Hills (2.2 km), Dasher, fort 600m ENE of (2.4 km), Brokencastle,dun 600m NE of Dasher (2.7 km).

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