What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Balnafoich 1 as Cup Marked Rock (neolithic) - (bronze Age). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Dated to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, Balnafoich 1 is a cup marked rock, likely used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, reflecting early symbolic or spiritual practices in the landscape. Such markings are often associated with water sources and may have had significance in prehistoric cosmology or fertility rites.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Gask BurnFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 445 yd
BalnafoichNatural Feature (period Unknown) · 446 yd
BeachanBuilding(s) (post Medieval) · 494 yd
DalvournCairn (neolithic)(possible) · 593 yd
Mains of GaskNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 897 yd
Meall MòrMountain / peak · 1.3 mi
Meall na Fuar-ghlaicMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Mid Lairgs QuarryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.0 mi
Daviot and Dunlichity War MemorialMemorial · 3.4 mi
Clan McBain MemorialMemorial · 4.4 mi
Bogbain FarmHeritage attraction · 4.5 mi
Culduthel WoodsForest · 4.7 mi