Scheduled MonumentsScotlandGroddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of
Shielings 2520m, 2630m and

Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of

Scotland
HES SM11790
Site type
Shielings 2520m, 2630m and
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Groddie Cottage is a shieling settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 2520 metres, 2630 metres and 2700 metres west-north-west of its reference point. Shielings were temporary pastoral structures used seasonally by herders during the transhumance practice of moving livestock to upland grazing grounds, a practice particularly prevalent in the Scottish Highlands and uplands during the medieval and early modern periods. The site comprises multiple structures typical of such settlements, where cattle herds would have been tended during summer months when lowland pastures were reserved for other uses. The remains visible at Groddie represent evidence of this important pastoral economy that sustained rural communities in Aberdeenshire for centuries.

Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11790. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of?

Groddie Cottage is a shieling settlement located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, positioned approximately 2520 metres, 2630 metres and 2700 metres west-north-west of its reference point. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11790.

Who is responsible for protecting Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of?

Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW 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 SM11790.

What other scheduled monuments are near Groddie Cottage, shielings 2520m, 2630m and 2700m WNW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ardan Breac, shielings 2780m WNW of Balgrennie (0.3 km), Balgrennie, hut circle and field system 3170m WNW of (1 km), Clais Garbh, shieling group 1660m W of Groddie Cottage (1.1 km).

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