Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKeppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of
Cup marked stone

Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM4186
Site type
Cup marked stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Keppochan cup marked stone is an ancient rock carving located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 600 metres east-south-east of Keppochan. The stone bears cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art consisting of small circular depressions pecked into the rock surface, which are characteristic of Neolithic and Bronze Age ritual or territorial marking practices in Scotland. Cup marked stones remain amongst the most enigmatic monuments of prehistoric Britain, with their precise chronology and function still debated by archaeologists, though they are generally attributed to the later Neolithic or early Bronze Age periods. The site is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland record system under INSPIRE reference SM4186.

Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4186. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of?

Keppochan cup marked stone is an ancient rock carving located in Argyllshire, Scotland, approximately 600 metres east-south-east of Keppochan. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4186.

Who is responsible for protecting Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of?

Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE 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 SM4186.

What other scheduled monuments are near Keppochan,cup marked stone 600m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rockhill Farm, crannogs 750m NE & 200m N of (1.5 km), Loch Awe,Ceann Mara,crannog 150m SW of (2.1 km), Rockhill Farm,cairn 400m WSW of (2.1 km).

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