What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Claughreid 4 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.
Cup Marked Rock dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, likely used for ritual or ceremonial purposes, as such markings are commonly associated with symbolic or spiritual activities in prehistoric Scotland.
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Places near here
ClaughreidCup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric)(possible), Cup Marked Rock (prehistoric) · 490 yd
CambretFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 926 yd
Carsluith BurnBurnt Mound (prehistoric) · 1189 yd
Kirkdale BurnBuilding (medieval) - (post Medieval), Cultivation Remains (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1236 yd
Ben JohnMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Carsluith CastleTower House (medieval) · 1.8 mi
Gem Rock MuseumHeritage attraction · 3.2 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 3.3 mi
Garvellan RocksIslet · 3.5 mi
Barholm WoodWood · 3.5 mi
Fleet BayBay · 3.8 mi
Wigtown SandsBeach / strand · 3.8 mi