Scheduled MonumentsScotlandTorran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of
Cup-marked rock

Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of

Scotland
HES SM5636
Site type
Cup-marked rock
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Torran, cup-marked rock 290m SSE of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. The monument comprises a natural rock surface decorated with cup marks, a form of prehistoric rock art characteristic of the Bronze Age period in Scotland. Cup-marked rocks represent some of the earliest monumental art in Britain and are thought to have held ritual or territorial significance for prehistoric communities. This particular example contributes to the broader distribution of cup-marked sites across western Scotland, providing evidence of Bronze Age cultural practices and land use in the region.

Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5636. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of?

Torran, cup-marked rock 290m SSE of, is a Bronze Age rock art site located in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5636.

Who is responsible for protecting Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of?

Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE 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 SM5636.

What other scheduled monuments are near Torran,cup-marked rock 290m SSE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St Bride's Chapel (8.4 km), Dunchragaig,cairn 280m NW of (9.1 km), An Car,standing stone,Lechuary (9.1 km).

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