Scheduled MonumentsScotlandMilton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of
Cupmarks

Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of

Scotland
HES SM11556
Site type
Cupmarks
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The site consists of cupmarks, a form of portable or fixed rock art comprising small circular depressions pecked into stone surfaces, which are characteristic of prehistoric ritual or territorial marking practices. Such cupmark assemblages are widely distributed across northern Scotland and typically date to the Bronze Age, though their precise chronological range and cultural function remain subjects of scholarly debate. The site's location in the Highlands reflects the broader pattern of Bronze Age settlement and symbolic expression across the region.

Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11556. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of?

Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11556.

Who is responsible for protecting Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of?

Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE 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 SM11556.

What other scheduled monuments are near Milton of Farr, cupmarks 110m SE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Stonehenge House, chambered cairn 20m WNW of (0.7 km), Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan (0.9 km), Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (1.8 km).

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