Scheduled MonumentsScotlandNorth Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of
Rock art panels 220m e, 350m e and

North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of

Scotland
HES SM13295
Site type
Rock art panels 220m e, 350m e and
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

North Beachmore is an ancient rock art site comprising several panels of cup-and-ring markings located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The panels, distributed across three locations at approximately 220 metres, 350 metres, and 385 metres east of North Beachmore, are characteristic of Bronze Age rock art tradition in Atlantic Scotland, typically dated to the second millennium before the common era. Cup-and-ring marks—circular depressions surrounded by concentric rings pecked into the rock surface—represent one of Scotland's most significant categories of prehistoric rock art. These panels demonstrate the artistic and possibly ritual practices of Bronze Age communities in the west of Scotland and remain important evidence of early settlement and cultural expression in the Argyll region.

North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13295. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of?

North Beachmore is an ancient rock art site comprising several panels of cup-and-ring markings located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13295.

Who is responsible for protecting North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of?

North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m 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 SM13295.

What other scheduled monuments are near North Beachmore, rock art panels 220m E, 350m E and 385m ESE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Dun Ach'na h-Atha,dun (3.7 km), Garvalt, dun 500m SW of (3.9 km), Blary,dun ENE of (4.3 km).

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