Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHeights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft
Boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m sse of ivy croft

Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft

Scotland
HES SM13645
Site type
Boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m sse of ivy croft
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Heights of Brae is a boulder bearing prehistoric rock art located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 110 metres south-southeast of Ivy Croft. The stone carries cup-and-ring marks and related motifs characteristic of Bronze Age rock art traditions in northern Britain, though the precise dating of such carvings remains subject to scholarly debate. The monument represents evidence of ritual or territorial marking practices among prehistoric communities in the Scottish Highlands. The site is recorded within Historic Environment Scotland's national monument database under reference HES INSPIRE SM13645.

Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13645. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft?

Heights of Brae is a boulder bearing prehistoric rock art located in Ross-shire, Scotland, situated approximately 110 metres south-southeast of Ivy Croft. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13645.

Who is responsible for protecting Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft?

Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft 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 SM13645.

What other scheduled monuments are near Heights of Brae, boulder containing prehistoric rock art, 110m SSE of Ivy Croft?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Clachan Corrach, chambered cairn 375m E of Beallach Farm (5.5 km), Brahan Wood, chambered cairn 835m NW of Brahan House (6 km), Conon Bridge,henge 230m NE of Riverford (6.4 km).

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