What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Peebles, Edston Quarry as Cup Marked Rock (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Cup marked rocks are typically associated with the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods in Scotland. While their exact purpose is unknown, they may have had ritual, ceremonial, or astronomical significance.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
EdstonFort (prehistoric), House Platform(s) (prehistoric) · 152 yd
Manor BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 514 yd
NeidpathFindspot (19th Century), Lithic Implement (stone)(prehistoric) · 536 yd
Old Manor BridgeRoad Bridge (18th Century) · 734 yd
Manorbridge WoodWood · 930 yd
Jedderfield PlantationForest · 1095 yd
Barns TowerTower House (medieval) · 1334 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Zenwalls GalleryGallery · 1.6 mi
Cross KirkHeritage attraction · 1.7 mi
Peebles, Murray PlaceNo Class (event) (late 20th Century) · 1.7 mi
Hamilton HillMountain / peak · 1.7 miOther information
Photo: Jim Barton · CC BY-SA 2.0