Scheduled MonumentsScotlandThe Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich
Cup and ring marked stone 1350m ne of gartrenich

The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich

Scotland
HES SM7002
Site type
Cup and ring marked stone 1350m ne of gartrenich
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

The Peace Stone is a cup and ring marked stone located approximately 1350 metres north-east of Gartrenich in Perthshire, Scotland. The stone bears the characteristic rock art motifs typical of Neolithic or Bronze Age production, comprising cup marks and concentric ring markings incised into its surface. Such cup and ring marked stones are among Scotland's most enigmatic prehistoric monuments, with examples concentrated in upland regions of central and eastern Scotland, though their precise chronological dating and ritual or practical purpose remain subjects of scholarly debate. The Peace Stone contributes to the archaeological record of prehistoric artistic expression and territorial activity in the Perthshire landscape.

The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7002. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich?

The Peace Stone is a cup and ring marked stone located approximately 1350 metres north-east of Gartrenich in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7002.

Who is responsible for protecting The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich?

The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich 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 SM7002.

What other scheduled monuments are near The Peace Stone, cup and ring marked stone 1350m NE of Gartrenich?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Lake of Menteith,Roman fort & camp (0.5 km), Talla Castle (1.2 km), Inchmahome Priory (1.4 km).

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