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Cup marked stone

Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM4115
Site type
Cup marked stone
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Glenamachrie cup marked stone is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The stone bears cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock carving consisting of circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, characteristic of monument types found throughout Britain and Ireland during the Bronze Age. Cup marks of this type remain undated with precision, though they are generally attributed to the Bronze Age period, potentially spanning several centuries. The stone's location in the Argyllshire landscape places it within a region known for concentrations of such prehistoric rock art, though the specific ritual, territorial, or commemorative function of individual cup marked stones remains uncertain.

Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4115. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of?

Glenamachrie cup marked stone is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4115.

Who is responsible for protecting Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of?

Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW 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 SM4115.

What other scheduled monuments are near Glenamachrie,cup marked stone 350m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Iadain,fort 490m SW of Kilbride (4.4 km), Dalineun, chambered cairn 265m S of Dalaneas (4.4 km), Dalnacabaig,cairn 260m W of (4.5 km).

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