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MHG63217 - Cup Marked Stone - Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Upper

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A cup marked stone at Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Upper.

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This panel was recorded as part of the ScRAP (Scotland’s Rock Art project) by members of NoSAS in August 2018. The panel is situated on a south facing slope overlooking the Sgitheach river with Cioch Mhor pap visible to the northwest with both Sutors visible in the distance through gap in the hills. Balnacrae Chambered Cairn (Canmore 12919) is 700m northeast at a similar elevation. The panel lies in a broad shallow gully running SSE, with a minor burn to the east. Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Lower is approximately 100m south.

Oval smoothly rounded panel 2.2m x 1.1m, sloping 15 degrees south. Smooth surface with prominent quartz vein. 15 cups down the centre. One cup has the hint of possible ring. <1>

NGR adjusted based on 2021 vertical aerial photographs. <2>

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Grid reference	Centred NH 5275 6429 (8m by 9m) (2 map features)
Map sheet	NH56SW
Geographical Area	ROSS AND CROMARTY
Civil Parish	DINGWALL

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