Scheduled MonumentsScotlandRubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost
Cupmarked rocks and fish trap,kirkibost

Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost

Scotland
HES SM5410
Site type
Cupmarked rocks and fish trap,kirkibost
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Rubha nan Sidhean is a Neolithic to Bronze Age rock art site located at Kirkibost in the north of the Isle of North Uist, Scotland. The monument comprises cupmarked rocks bearing characteristic Bronze Age cup markings, which form an important element of the wider tradition of rock art found throughout prehistoric Scotland. The site also incorporates evidence of a fish trap, reflecting the exploitation of coastal resources during the prehistoric period. The cupmarks themselves represent ritual or territorial markers created during the Bronze Age, while the associated fish trap demonstrates the practical subsistence strategies employed by coastal communities at this location.

Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5410. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost?

Rubha nan Sidhean is a Neolithic to Bronze Age rock art site located at Kirkibost in the north of the Isle of North Uist, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5410.

Who is responsible for protecting Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost?

Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost 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 SM5410.

What other scheduled monuments are near Rubha nan Sidhean,cupmarked rocks and fish trap,Kirkibost?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Macra's Church,Kirkibost (0.9 km), Airigh Mhaoldonuich,fallen standing stone (1.6 km), Aird Callanish,cairn 200m SW of,Crulivig (2 km).

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