Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie
Shielings 2930m w of aldachuie

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie

Scotland
HES SM11507
Site type
Shielings 2930m w of aldachuie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Allt Tobair Fhuair is a shieling settlement located approximately 2930 metres west of Aldachuie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Shielings of this type were seasonal pastoral settlements used from at least the medieval period through the early modern era, serving as temporary bases for herders managing cattle on upland summer pastures. The site comprises the characteristic low stone structures typical of such establishments, which were occupied on a transhumance basis during the grazing season. These settlements represent an important element of the Highland and upland farming economy, reflecting the pastoral land use patterns that sustained rural communities across Scotland for centuries.

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11507. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie?

Allt Tobair Fhuair is a shieling settlement located approximately 2930 metres west of Aldachuie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11507.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie?

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11507.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 2930m W of Aldachuie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bressachoil farmstead, Glen Ernan (3.7 km), Relaquheim, farmstead 1090m W of, Glen Ernan (3.8 km), Meikle Fleuchat, shielings and enclosures 1060m SE of Shiel (3.9 km).

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