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Looking at this picture the CnRs seem to have what I would call 'an inverted gutter'. Almost like a little raised causeway across the rings.

I've seen gutters often enough, but have never really noticed this kind of feature before. How common is this?

I suppose it just makes the rings penanular (or whatever the word is), but with the gap being so slender it does look more like a causeway type thingamy whatsit. The penanular rings I've seen have had a larger break in them than this.

I'm not sure I really understand what you mean...

It's not a particular common motif but then again it's not that uncommon and is recognised as one of the main elements in rock art. The area may appear to be 'raised' but in reality it is simply an area than has not been carved.

Your right F.W. , it's not common but you can get the "raised " area carved with a channel too e.g. Roughting Linn .