Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks
In or near Ratho.
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Cup and Ring Marked Rocks are archaeological features located in central Scotland. These ancient carvings, believed to date back to the Neolithic period, are characterised by their distinctive cup and ring motifs. They provide insight into prehistoric ritual practices and are of significant cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9122, -3.3948
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH28 8AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh West
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/360303994 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cup and Ring Marked Rocks?
- Cup and Ring Marked Rocks is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH28 8AD).
- What is Cup and Ring Marked Rocks?
- Cup and Ring Marked Rocks — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cup and Ring Marked Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH28 8AD.
- Is Cup and Ring Marked Rocks free to visit?
- Yes, Cup and Ring Marked Rocks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cup and Ring Marked Rocks?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH28 8AD.