Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBalhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of
Cup-marked stone

Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of

Scotland
HES SM7326
Site type
Cup-marked stone
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of, is a prehistoric cup-marked stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. Cup-marked stones are among the earliest forms of rock art in Britain, typically dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, though the precise chronology of individual examples remains uncertain. The stone bears cup marks—small, deliberately pecked circular depressions—which were created by repeated striking with a hard implement. Stones of this type are found widely across Scotland and northern Britain, and whilst their exact ritual or practical significance remains unknown, they are considered important evidence of early prehistoric activity and territorial expression in the landscape.

Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7326. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of?

Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of, is a prehistoric cup-marked stone located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7326.

Who is responsible for protecting Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of?

Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N 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 SM7326.

What other scheduled monuments are near Balhomie, cup-marked stone 95m N of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Blairhall, barrow cemetery and cursus S of (8.8 km), Shianbank, stone circles and pillboxes 325m E of (9.1 km), Lochton House, enclosure 350m ESE of (9.2 km).

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