Scheduled MonumentsScotlandHigh Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of
Cup and ring marked rock

High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of

Scotland
HES SM6005
Site type
Cup and ring marked rock
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

High Craigenfeoch is a cup and ring marked rock located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, approximately 750 metres north-north-east of the named location. The site comprises a natural rock surface decorated with prehistoric cup marks and ring carvings, which represent a form of rock art typical of the Bronze Age in Scotland. Cup and ring markings consist of circular depressions pecked into the stone surface, often surrounded by concentric rings, and their precise chronological placement and cultural function remain subjects of scholarly investigation, though they are generally attributed to the later Neolithic or Bronze Age period. Such marked rocks are distributed across northern Britain and are considered significant evidence of prehistoric ritual or symbolic activity, though their exact purpose remains uncertain.

High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6005. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of?

High Craigenfeoch is a cup and ring marked rock located in Renfrewshire, Scotland, approximately 750 metres north-north-east of the named location. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6005.

Who is responsible for protecting High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of?

High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE 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 SM6005.

What other scheduled monuments are near High Craigenfeoch,cup and ring marked rock 750M NNE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Parkview, lime kilns 275m S of (2.6 km), Stanely Castle (2.7 km), Walls Hill,fort (3.8 km).

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