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Poltalloch, cup and ring marked rock south-west of, is a Bronze Age rock surface bearing cup and ring markings located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The rock displays the characteristic pecked and ground motifs typical of prehistoric rock art in Scotland, comprising cupules surrounded by concentric rings carved into the stone surface. Cup and ring marked rocks of this type are widespread across northern Britain and date broadly to the Bronze Age, though precise chronological determination remains challenging. The site represents evidence of ritual or symbolic activity undertaken by Bronze Age communities in the Argyll region, and such rock art panels are considered significant indicators of prehistoric land use and cultural expression in their landscapes.
Poltalloch,cup & ring marked rock SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM223. View the official record →
Poltalloch, cup and ring marked rock south-west of, is a Bronze Age rock surface bearing cup and ring markings located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM223.
Poltalloch,cup & ring marked rock SW 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 SM223.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Carn Ban, cairn, Cairnbaan (6.3 km), Loch Coille-Bharr, enclosure 220m NW of, Knapdale (6.4 km), Gartnagreanoch, chambered cairn, Knapdale (6.4 km).
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