2021
NR7039 : Cup marked rock to the north of Barr Glen, Argyll
taken 3 years ago, near to Arnicle, Argyll And Bute, Scotland
Cup marked rock to the north of Barr Glen, Argyll
Cup marks and cup-and-ring marks
Cup marks are found on prehistoric stones all over Scotland. They are shallow depressions about an inch or two (4 or 5 cm) in diameter, carved into the surface of the stones. Some cup marks are surrounded by one or more rings. Their original purpose is unknown.