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Prehistoric ABRAMSON, P., 2010 Downloaded from http://www.scottishheritagehub.com/content/published-sources 10.1 Prehistoric ABRAMSON, P., 2010. Prehistoric carved rocks on the MOD Training Estate: managing protection. In: T. BARNETT and K. SHARPE, eds, Carving a Future for British Rock Art. New Directions for Research, Management and Presentation. Oxford and Oakville: Oxbow Books, pp. 132–138. ALLEN, J.R., 1880. Notes on a cist with axe-head sculptures, near Kilmartin, Argyleshire. Journal of the British Archaeological Association, 36, pp. 146–150. ALLEN, J.R., 1882. Notes on some undescribed stones with cup-markings in Scotland. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 16 (1881–2), pp. 79–143. ANDERSON, J.R., 1883. Scotland in Pagan Times. The Iron Age. Edinburgh: D Douglas. AOC ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP, 2014. Ormaig Prehistoric Rock Art, Argyll: Archaeological Survey. Unpublished report. AOC ARCHAEOLOGY GROUP, 2015. Ballochmyle Prehistoric Rock Art: Archaeological Survey. 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