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Milton

Cup Marked Rock (prehistoric)

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Milton as Cup Marked Rock (prehistoric). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Milton cup marked rock is associated with ritual or ceremonial practices, as such markings are commonly found at sites of prehistoric significance. The function and meaning of the cup marks remain unclear, though they may relate to fertility, water, or spiritual beliefs.

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