Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCreag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of
Shielings 750m se of and

Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of

Scotland
HES SM6114
Site type
Shielings 750m se of and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Creag Bhreac Shielings is a cluster of ancient pastoral shelters located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises multiple shieling structures positioned at approximately 750 metres south-east and 1100 metres east-north-east of Creag Bhreac, representing seasonal settlements used for transhumance pastoralism during the medieval period and beyond. Shielings of this type were temporary dwellings occupied by herders and their livestock during summer grazing months, typically featuring simple stone-built or turf-constructed shelters. The structures at this location form part of the wider archaeological landscape documenting Highland pastoral practices and settlement patterns across medieval and early modern Scotland.

Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6114. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of?

Creag Bhreac Shielings is a cluster of ancient pastoral shelters located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6114.

Who is responsible for protecting Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of?

Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of 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 SM6114.

What other scheduled monuments are near Creag Bhreac,shielings 750m SE of and 1100m ENE of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Faire na Paitig,settlement & field system (2.4 km), Faire na Paitig,stone setting (2.5 km), Ruigh Chonnuill,farmsteads and buildings (2.9 km).

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