Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Upper
Cup Marked Stone (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)
Site Name Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Upper
Classification Cup Marked Stone (Neolithic) - (Bronze Age)
Canmore ID 368641
Site Number NH56SW 71
NGR NH 52759 64286
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/368641
- Council Highland
- Parish Dingwall
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Ross And Cromarty
- Former County Ross And Cromarty
Note (7 August 2018)
Date Fieldwork Started: 07/08/2018
Compiled by: NOSAS
Location Notes: The panel is situated on a S facing slope overlooking river Sgitheach with Cioch Mhor pap visible to NW, Cromarty Firth, and both Sutors, visible in distance through gap in hills. Balnacrae Chambered Cairn (Canmore 12919) is 700m NE at a similar elevation. The panel lies in a broad shallow gully running SSE, with a minor burn to E. Strath Sgitheach Balnacrae Lower is approx. 100m S.
Panel Notes: Oval smoothly rounded panel 2.2m x 1.1m, sloping 15 degrees S. Smooth surface with prominent quartz vein. 15 cups down the centre. One cup has the hint of possible ring.
