Scheduled MonumentsScotlandAllt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie
Shielings 3270m w of aldachuie

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie

Scotland
HES SM11503
Site type
Shielings 3270m w of aldachuie
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Allt Tobair Fhuair is a shieling settlement located approximately 3270 metres west of Aldachuie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Shielings were temporary pastoral structures used seasonally during the summer months for cattle herding and dairy production, representing an important aspect of Highland and upland agricultural practice. The site comprises the physical remains consistent with such settlements, dating to the medieval and early modern periods when transhumance—the seasonal movement of livestock to upland pastures—was a standard practice across Scottish upland regions. The designation reflects its archaeological significance as evidence of traditional land use patterns and pastoral economy in the Scottish uplands.

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11503. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie?

Allt Tobair Fhuair is a shieling settlement located approximately 3270 metres west of Aldachuie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11503.

Who is responsible for protecting Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie?

Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m 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 SM11503.

What other scheduled monuments are near Allt Tobair Fhuair, shielings 3270m W of Aldachuie?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Meikle Fleuchat, shielings and enclosures 1060m SE of Shiel (3.6 km), Bressachoil farmstead, Glen Ernan (3.7 km), Relaquheim, farmstead 1090m W of, Glen Ernan (3.8 km).

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