Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNewbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of
Cup and ring marked stone

Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM1509
Site type
Cup and ring marked stone
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Newbigging Farm, cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Perthshire, Scotland. Cup and ring markings represent one of the most widespread forms of prehistoric rock art in Britain, with this example forming part of the broader tradition of symbolic or ritual marking found across northern Britain during the Bronze Age. The stone bears the characteristic concentric circular motifs with central cups that define this art form, though the specific function of such markings remains subject to scholarly debate, with interpretations ranging from territorial markers to ritual or astronomical significance. The site's survival and recording contribute to understanding the distribution and characteristics of Bronze Age artistic practice in the Tayside region.

Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1509. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of?

Newbigging Farm, cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of is a Bronze Age rock art panel located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM1509.

Who is responsible for protecting Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of?

Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW 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 SM1509.

What other scheduled monuments are near Newbigging Farm,cup and ring marked stone 225m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bonhard Park, unenclosed settlement SE of (8.7 km), Mill of Bonhard, unenclosed settlement and standing stone 200m S of (8.9 km), Balgarvie, unenclosed settlement 350m ESE of (9 km).

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