Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCamserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada
Shielings 900m s of sliabh fada

Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada

Scotland
HES SM7524
Site type
Shielings 900m s of sliabh fada
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Camserney Burn is a shieling site located approximately 900 metres south of Sliabh Fada in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of temporary pastoral settlements characteristic of Highland land use practices, where communities moved livestock to upland pastures during summer months. Such shielings typically date from the medieval period through to the early modern era, though many remained in use into the eighteenth century. The physical remains at Camserney Burn would consist of low stone structures and associated features reflecting the impermanent nature of seasonal occupation in this upland zone.

Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada?

Camserney Burn is a shieling site located approximately 900 metres south of Sliabh Fada in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7524.

Who is responsible for protecting Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada?

Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada 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 SM7524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Camserney Burn, shielings 900m S of Sliabh Fada?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Croftmoraig, burial mound 300m NNW of (3.9 km), Croftmoraig,stone circle (4.1 km), Caisteal Mac Tuathal, fort 1200m NNW of Taymouth Castle (4.2 km).

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