Kilmartin Monuments
SCRAN
Name: Cairnbaan Cairnbaan
Type: Rock Carvings
NGR: NR838910
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Description
This slide shows a grouping of deeply carved cups, some of which have been enclosed by irregular shapes. Two faint gutters lead down into a horizontal crack in the rock which has been much enlarged through chipping.
Access / Ownership
These carvings are cared for by Historic Scotland, free access via path leading up from right hand side of the Cairnbaan Hotel.
Published References
  • RCAHMS Argyll vol. 6 no. 132
  • PSAS 95 (1960-1) p31 no. 214
  • Morris The Prehistoric Rock Art of Argyll, 1977. p65 ARG 24
Abbreviated References