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NS2786 : Possible cup-markings

near to Blairvadach, Argyll And Bute, Great Britain

Possible cup-markings

The Canmore archaeological database records the existence of two stones with cup-markings in a gridsquare adjacent to this one. I had intended to visit them, but went off course; it was a worthwhile detour, because, of three boulders in this immediate area, the one located furthest downhill had some interesting markings.

It is shown in context at NS2786 : Boulder on hillside above Rhu, and its upper surface is otherwise fairly smooth, but it has two fairly deep circular marks on it, about 4 centimetres wide and 10 centimetres apart. For another view, see Link

I did not notice any other distinctive markings on the surface. I reported the stone (NS 27113 86107 ± 5 metres) to WoSAS so that it can be properly checked at some point.

Two days later, I returned to these hills to photograph the stones that I'd originally come to see: NS2687 : Cup-marked boulder and NS2687 : Cup-marked boulder.

Cup-marked rock

This boulder, high on the slopes above Rhu, bears two cup-shaped depressions on its otherwise smooth surface.

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2009

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Grid Square: NS2786, 9 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Lairich Rig (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Supplemental image
Date Taken: Tuesday, 12 May, 2009 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 13 May, 2009
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Image Buckets ^?: Closeup
Category: Cup-marked stone (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: NS 2711 8611 [10m precision]
WGS84: 56:2.1944N 4:46.5978W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: NS 2711 8611
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)