What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Tiree as Cup Marked Rock(s) (prehistoric). 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.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the cup marked rocks of Tiree are associated with ritual or ceremonial practices, possibly linked to water or fertility symbolism. Such markings are often found near natural features like lochs or springs, suggesting a spiritual connection to the landscape.
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Places near here
Tiree Airport, Terminal and Control Tower (new)Control Tower (20th Century), Fire Station (20th Century), Terminal Building (20th Century) · 760 yd
Tiree, Baugh, Buchanan MonumentCommemorative Monument (20th Century) · 1.2 mi
Buchanan MonumentMonument · 1.2 mi
Cladach a' ChrògainBeach / strand · 1.4 mi
Tiree, Island HouseCastle (medieval), House (19th Century), Tower House (medieval) · 1.5 mi
Crossapol PointHeadland · 1.5 mi
An Tràigh BheagBeach / strand · 1.8 mi
Sgeir FadaIslet · 2.2 mi
Tiree, Soroby, Maclean's CrossCross Slab (early Medieval) · 2.4 mi
Scarinish HarbourBay · 2.4 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 2.6 mi