Glasvaar 9

NM 886018. On a rock-sheet 6.5 m to the E, there are four plain cupmarks (DES 1982, 21).

Visited May 1984

RCAHMS 1988

Date Fieldwork Started: 02/08/2018

Compiled by: Parallel Grooves

Location Notes: Glasvaar 9 is located approximately 5 m from Glasvaar 8, and both panels are situated on a raised hillock on the W-facing hillside terrace of Glasvaar farm. Glasvaar 9 sits on the E-facing slope of the hillock, with the surrounding land used for animal grazing. A tumbledown field wall runs SW to NE to the N and W of the panel, following the line of the farm track. There are low turf-covered footings of a probable byre dwelling about 20m to the W, and the remains of other structures to the NW, on the far side of the farm track. The raised outcrop on which the panel is positioned is largely covered by turf. A small copse of three established trees grows to the W of the panel. There are views of the hill slopes and terrace to the SW, but views of the valley are obscured by hillocks on the NW edge of the terrace. Roughly 200m to the S is Glasvaar farm and associated structures, and a burial cairn.

Panel Notes: Glasvaar 9 is a large outcrop measuring 3.8 m by 1 m, with a maximum height of 0.1 m. The panel slopes slightly to the ENE at an incline of 9 degrees. The carved surface is primarily smooth and hard with medium grain, with natural features including coloured bands, fissures/cracks, and natural hollows and weathering channels. Nine single cupmarks are present. Rock type identified using online information from the British Geological Survey. Rock type identified using online information from the British Geological Survey.