What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Bute, Hilton 1 as Cup Marked Stone (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, this cup marked stone likely held ritual or symbolic significance, possibly linked to water, fertility, or celestial events. Such markings are commonly associated with ceremonial practices in prehistoric Scotland.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Bute, Tigh-an-tudorBuilding (18th Century), Cottage (19th Century) - (20th Century), Kennels (19th Century) - (20th Century), Smallholding (18th Century) · 532 yd
Wester Kames CastleCastle · 774 yd
Bute, Wester Kames CastleCastle (16th Century), Tower House (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 777 yd
Bute, ArdmaleishFarmstead(s) (period Unassigned), House (period Unassigned), Water Wheel (period Unassigned) · 823 yd
Kames BayBay · 1157 yd
Edinbeg HillMountain / peak · 1281 yd
Bute, Kames Castle, Gardener's CottageGardeners Lodge (period Unassigned) · 1337 yd
Bute, Port Bannatyne, Marine Road, Boat Yard and MarinaBoat Yard (20th Century), Marina (20th Century) · 1374 yd
Co-worker: Port Bannatyne QuayMotor Fishing Vessel (20th Century) · 1538 yd
Bute, Port Bannatyne, Marine Road, QuayQuay (19th Century) · 1546 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1623 yd
Kames HillMountain / peak · 1.0 mi