What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Kilsyth Hills as Cup Marked Rock (period Unknown). 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.
Cup marked rocks in Scotland are typically associated with the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age periods, often linked to ritual or ceremonial practices. The carvings may have had symbolic or astronomical significance, though specific folklore or use for this site is not recorded.
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Places near here
Garrell BurnMillstone Quarry (post Medieval) · 496 yd
Kilsyth CastleCastle (medieval) · 858 yd
Kilsyth, Corrie Road, Kilsyth AcademySchool (20th Century) · 987 yd
KilsythBog Burial (17th Century)(possible) · 1271 yd
St Mirren's WellSpring (period Unassigned), Stone (period Unassigned) · 1370 yd
John Jarvie MemorialMemorial · 1447 yd
Balcastle MotteMotte (12th Century) - (13th Century) · 1537 yd
Kilsyth FountainMemorial · 1592 yd
Black CraigCliff · 1630 yd
Laird's HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
Garrel HillMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Dam WoodWood · 1.6 mi