What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Claunch as Cup Marked Rock (prehistoric). 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.
Claunch is a prehistoric cup marked rock, likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age periods. Such markings may have had ritual or ceremonial significance, possibly related to water sources or territorial markers.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
ClaunchCup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric) · 1 yd,_Dumfries_%26_Galloway_(geograph_6162490).jpg?width=1280)
Sorbie StationHouse (period Unassigned), Railway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 1038 yd
KnockeffrickFarmstead (period Unassigned)(possible) · 1120 yd
War MemorialMemorial · 1726 yd
Sorbie, Wigtown Road, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 1728 yd
Kilsture ForestWood · 1.0 mi
Kilsture HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
pen HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
North Balfern WoodWood · 1.6 mi
Kirkinner, CemeteryCemetery (19th Century) · 2.0 mi
Ravenstone CastleCountry House (19th Century), Tower House (16th Century) · 2.7 mi
Baldoon CastleCastle (medieval) · 3.4 mi