Scheduled MonumentsScotlandScoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor
Prehistoric and early christian carvings 550m ssw of scoor

Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor

Scotland
HES SM9470
Site type
Prehistoric and early christian carvings 550m ssw of scoor
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Scoor Cave is a rock shelter located approximately 550 metres south-south-west of Scoor in Argyllshire, Scotland, which contains carvings of prehistoric and early Christian date. The site preserves evidence of human use spanning multiple periods, with cup-and-ring markings characteristic of Bronze Age rock art tradition alongside later Christian symbols. The cave's sheltered aspect would have afforded suitable occupation during prehistoric times, whilst the subsequent religious carvings attest to continued cultural significance through the early Christian period. The monument is recorded in the Historic Environment Scotland database under reference SM9470.

Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9470. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor?

Scoor Cave is a rock shelter located approximately 550 metres south-south-west of Scoor in Argyllshire, Scotland, which contains carvings of prehistoric and early Christian date. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM9470.

Who is responsible for protecting Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor?

Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor 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 SM9470.

What other scheduled monuments are near Scoor Cave, prehistoric and early Christian carvings 550m SSW of Scoor?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Kilvickeon or Kilviceuen, Old Parish Church, Mull (1.1 km), Dun a' Gheird, dun (1.2 km), Eilean nan Gibneach, enclosure 235m NNE of (1.9 km).

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