Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School
Prehistoric rock carvings 700m wsw of brodick school

Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School

Scotland
HES SM6228
Site type
Prehistoric rock carvings 700m wsw of brodick school
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stronach Wood is a prehistoric rock carving site located approximately 700 metres west-southwest of Brodick School on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. The site comprises cup and ring markings, a form of rock art typical of the Bronze Age and earlier prehistoric periods in Scotland, though the precise dating of such carvings remains uncertain. These motifs, consisting of circular depressions and concentric rings pecked into the rock surface, represent an important category of portable and in situ rock art found across the British Isles and demonstrate the artistic and ritual practices of prehistoric communities in the western Scottish archipelago.

Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6228. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School?

Stronach Wood is a prehistoric rock carving site located approximately 700 metres west-southwest of Brodick School on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6228.

Who is responsible for protecting Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School?

Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School 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 SM6228.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stronach Wood, prehistoric rock carvings 700m WSW of Brodick School?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Estate Office,standing stones 500m NE of (1.1 km), East Mayish,standing stone 100m ESE of (1.7 km), Lamlash Road, stone circle (3.3 km).

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