Scheduled MonumentsScotlandClauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of
Cup and ring marked rocks

Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM1013
Site type
Cup and ring marked rocks
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Clauchendolly is a rock art site comprising cup and ring marked stones located in Kirkcudbrightshire, southwestern Scotland. These petroglyphic markings, consisting of circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the natural rock surface, date to the Bronze Age, representing one of Scotland's most widespread forms of prehistoric rock art. The site's precise function remains uncertain, though such markings are thought to have held ritual or ceremonial significance within Bronze Age communities. The stones remain in situ, preserving evidence of prehistoric artistic and possibly symbolic activity on the Scottish landscape.

Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1013. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of?

Clauchendolly is a rock art site comprising cup and ring marked stones located in Kirkcudbrightshire, southwestern Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1013.

Who is responsible for protecting Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of?

Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m 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 SM1013.

What other scheduled monuments are near Clauchendolly, cup and ring marked rocks 350m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doon Wood,fort,Nun Mill Bridge (2.2 km), Borness Batteries,fort (3.4 km), Muncraig Heugh,fort (4.1 km).

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