Scotland4500–3000 BC: The Ballochmyle Cup and Ring marks are carved on a vertical red Permian sandstone cliff at Ballochmyle, Mauchline, East Ayrshire, Scotland [1]. First recorded in 1986, they form one of Britain's most extensive rock carving sites, spread across two panels [1]. The pink desert sandstone displays clear dune bedding and has been designated a scheduled monument [1][2].
Ballochmyle Cup and Ring marks
| Type | Rock relief/carving |
|---|---|
| Period | 4500 - 3000 BC |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 55.5008° N, 4.3593° W |