What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Craikness Hill 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.
Craikness Hill 4 is likely from the Neolithic or Bronze Age and features cup marks, which are commonly associated with ritual or ceremonial practices in prehistoric Britain. The exact meaning or use of the markings remains unclear, but they may relate to astronomical observations, territorial markers, or symbolic representations in local prehistoric belief systems.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
BalmaeCup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric) · 303 yd
Balmae GardensBuilding (period Unassigned), Enclosure(s) (period Unassigned) · 398 yd
Torrs CaveCave (period Unassigned) · 1345 yd
TorrsFarmhouse (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1363 yd
Camp HillPlantation Bank (period Unassigned), Quarry(s) (period Unassigned) · 2.0 mi
Just: Senwick Bay, Kirkcudbright Bay, Solway FirthBrig (19th Century) · 2.3 mi
Balmangan TowerTower House (16th Century) · 2.4 mi
Star: Point of the Isle, St Mary's Isle, Kirkcudbright Bay, Solway FirthSmack (20th Century) · 2.4 mi
Jock's BayBay · 3.0 mi
Fish House WoodForest · 3.2 mi
Bombie HillMountain / peak · 3.4 mi