Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of
Cupmarks

Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of

Scotland
HES SM11558
Site type
Cupmarks
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Tordarroch cupmarks, located 220 metres north-east of Tordarroch in Inverness-shire, is a Bronze Age rock art site comprising a series of cup markings pecked into stone. The site represents a form of non-representational rock carving typical of prehistoric Britain, with cupmarks being amongst the earliest forms of monumental rock art in Scotland. Such markings, whilst their precise ceremonial or functional purpose remains debated amongst archaeologists, are generally attributed to the Bronze Age period and may have served ritual, territorial, or commemorative functions. The Tordarroch cupmarks contribute to the wider distribution of similar rock art across the Highlands, providing evidence of Bronze Age settlement patterns and cultural practices in this region.

Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11558. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of?

Tordarroch cupmarks, located 220 metres north-east of Tordarroch in Inverness-shire, is a Bronze Age rock art site comprising a series of cup markings pecked into stone. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11558.

Who is responsible for protecting Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of?

Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE 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 SM11558.

What other scheduled monuments are near Tordarroch, cupmarks 220m NE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Depopulated township, 400m SE of Balloan (1.2 km), Milton of Tordarroch, fort 800m S of (2.1 km), Glen Nairn, hut circle 270m ENE of (2.6 km).

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