What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Torbhlaran 4 as Cup Marked Stone (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Standing Stone (neolithic) - (bronze Age), Standing Stone (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.
Torbhlaran 4 is likely from the Neolithic or Bronze Age and may have functioned as a ritual or ceremonial standing stone, possibly associated with early farming communities or spiritual practices. Cupmarked stones in Scotland are often linked to ritual activity or astronomical observations.
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Places near here
TorbhlaranCup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric), Scraper (tool)(s) (flint)(period Unassigned) · 68 yd
Kilmichael GlassaryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 649 yd
Torr A' BhlarainShrine (period Unassigned), Bell (period Unassigned) · 686 yd
Barran FuarField System (period Unassigned), Quarry(s) (period Unassigned), Structure(s) (period Unassigned) · 838 yd
Kilmichael Glassary, Kilmichael Glassary Parish ChurchChurch (19th Century), War Memorial (20th Century) · 1187 yd
Kilmichael Glassary Rock ArtHeritage attraction · 1266 yd
Dunadd FarmNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.7 mi
Dunadd FortHeritage attraction · 1.8 mi
Carved in StoneVisitor information · 1.8 mi
Nether Largie Standing StonesVisitor information · 2.9 mi
Maol Achadh-bheinnCave (period Unassigned) · 3.1 mi
Crinan FerryBurial (prehistoric), Cave(s) (period Unassigned), Beaker (prehistoric) · 4.0 mi