Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn
115m sse of roualeyn

Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn

Scotland
HES SM6197
Site type
115m sse of roualeyn
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

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Overview

History & significance

Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Banffshire, Scotland. The stone bears cup marks and ring marks, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in northern Britain, typically dated between approximately 3000 and 1500 BCE. Such marked stones remain archaeologically significant as evidence of ritual or territorial practices among Bronze Age communities, though their precise function continues to be debated by scholars. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Record under HES INSPIRE reference SM6197.

Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6197. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn?

Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6197.

Who is responsible for protecting Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn?

Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn 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 SM6197.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cup and ring marked stone, 115m SSE of Roualeyn?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Whitestones House, three symbol stones SW of (Tillytarmont 2, 3 & 4) (2.9 km), Arn Hill,stone circle,Rothiemay Station (3.3 km), Cairnton, stone circle 480m NE of (3.9 km).

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