Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBuaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary
Settlement and cup-marked stone 600m n of ben risary

Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary

Scotland
HES SM5633
Site type
Settlement and cup-marked stone 600m n of ben risary
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Buaile Risary is an ancient settlement and cup-marked stone situated approximately 600 metres north of Ben Risary in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site comprises archaeological remains of prehistoric occupation, including a stone bearing cup marks, a form of rock art characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age Scotland. The cup-marked stone represents evidence of ritual or symbolic activity during the prehistoric period, whilst the settlement remains indicate domestic activity in this upland landscape. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under designation reference SM5633.

Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5633. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary?

Buaile Risary is an ancient settlement and cup-marked stone situated approximately 600 metres north of Ben Risary in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5633.

Who is responsible for protecting Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary?

Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary 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 SM5633.

What other scheduled monuments are near Buaile Risary,settlement and cup-marked stone 600m N of Ben Risary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Geirisclett, chambered cairn 670m NE of Loch Beag nan Eun (2.3 km), South Clettraval,chambered cairns,standing stone and aisled house (2.4 km), Eilean Domhnuill,settlement,Loch Olabhat (3.1 km).

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