Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLow Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of
Cup marked boulders

Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of

Scotland
HES SM4352
Site type
Cup marked boulders
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Low Clachaig, cup marked boulders 915m E of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The boulders bear cup markings, a form of prehistoric rock art consisting of circular depressions pecked into stone surfaces, which represent an important category of archaeological evidence from the Bronze Age period. Cup marked stones are distributed widely across Scotland and northern Britain, though their precise ritual or functional purpose remains debated amongst scholars. This site contributes to the broader archaeological record of prehistoric activity in Argyllshire and reflects the symbolic or territorial significance that certain landscape locations held for Bronze Age communities.

Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4352. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of?

Low Clachaig, cup marked boulders 915m E of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM4352.

Who is responsible for protecting Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of?

Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E 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 SM4352.

What other scheduled monuments are near Low Clachaig,cup marked boulders 915m E of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Crois Mhic Aoidh, standing stone (6 km), Dun Sheallaidh,dun (6.8 km), Corputechan, hut circles E of, Kintyre (7.1 km).

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