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Diagram of Main Rock. Select an area for information on that part of the rock. A triangular groove enclosing 12 cups. Some cups have grooves emerging from them. Rectangular grooves enclosing 14 cups. One of the cups has a groove emerging from it Three levels of rock are shown each of which contain carvings Drawing of the panel which includes two large rectangular motifs
Three levels of rock are shown each of which contain carvings

The motifs on the lowest level of the rock may have been protected by peat and turf.

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Drawing of the panel which includes two large rectangular motifs

Alternative drawing of the rock by Collingwood Bruce in the 1860s.

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A triangular groove enclosing 12 cups. Some cups have grooves emerging from them.

This enclosing groove is almost triangular in shape (scale in cms).

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Rectangular grooves enclosing 14 cups. One of the cups has a groove emerging from it

These rectangular grooves are rare and may represent a local style.

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Adapted from Stan Beckensall original.