Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMargmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of
Cup and ring marked rock

Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of

Scotland
HES SM7767
Site type
Cup and ring marked rock
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Margmore is a cup and ring marked rock located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 580 metres south-southwest of Margmore itself. The rock carries prehistoric rock art in the form of cups and rings, a form of pecked decoration characteristic of Bronze Age and earlier periods in Scotland. Such rock art, whilst difficult to date with precision, is generally attributed to the Bronze Age, though some examples may extend into earlier periods. The site represents an important record of prehistoric artistic expression and ritual practice in the Perthshire landscape.

Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7767. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of?

Margmore is a cup and ring marked rock located in Perthshire, Scotland, approximately 580 metres south-southwest of Margmore itself. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7767.

Who is responsible for protecting Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of?

Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m 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 SM7767.

What other scheduled monuments are near Margmore, cup and ring marked rock 580m SSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Margmore, cup-marked rock 740m SSW of (0.2 km), Urlar,ring cairn 700m SE of and cup marked boulder 750m E of (0.3 km), Urlar,settlement 550m E of (0.4 km).

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