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Cupmarkings

Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW of

Scotland
HES SM5624
Site type
Cupmarkings
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Stroneskar cupmarkings is an ancient rock art site located approximately 1750 metres west-southwest of Stroneskar in Argyllshire, Scotland. The site consists of cupmarks, the characteristic shallow depressions pecked into the rock surface that represent one of Scotland's most enigmatic forms of prehistoric rock art. Such cupmark traditions are typically attributed to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods, though precise dating remains challenging without associated artefactual evidence. The site's survival as part of Scotland's broader rock art heritage provides valuable evidence of ritual or symbolic practices among prehistoric communities in the Argyll region.

Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5624. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW of?

Stroneskar cupmarkings is an ancient rock art site located approximately 1750 metres west-southwest of Stroneskar in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5624.

Who is responsible for protecting Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW of?

Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW 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 SM5624.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stroneskar,cupmarkings 1750m WSW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Torbhlaran,standing stone (6.5 km), Kilmichael Glassary,prehistoric rock carvings (7.4 km), Crinan Moss,cist,Barsloisnoch (7.5 km).

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