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Shielings

Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of

Scotland
HES SM3719
Site type
Shielings
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Largiebaan shielings are a group of ancient pastoral structures located approximately 750 metres south-west of Largiebaan in Argyllshire, Scotland. These sites represent the material remains of seasonal transhumance practices, whereby livestock were moved to upland pastures during summer months, a practice common throughout the Scottish Highlands and Islands from at least the medieval period onwards. The shielings comprise the characteristic low stone structures and associated enclosures typical of such temporary pastoral settlements, which would have housed herders and their equipment during the grazing season. The site is recorded within the Historic Environment Records and contributes to understanding the long-established patterns of pastoral land use and settlement that characterised the rural economy of Argyll.

Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3719. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of?

Largiebaan shielings are a group of ancient pastoral structures located approximately 750 metres south-west of Largiebaan in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3719.

Who is responsible for protecting Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of?

Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW 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 SM3719.

What other scheduled monuments are near Largiebaan, shielings 750m SW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rubh' a' Mharaiche, dun 450m E of (2 km), Dunan,fort NW of Corr Bhan (3 km), Balmavicar Burn,township 170m N of (4.5 km).

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