Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway
Peat stores, buildings and trackway

Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway

Scotland
HES SM6166
Site type
Peat stores, buildings and trackway
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Leacann Ghlasa is a peat stores, buildings and trackway located in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises structural remains associated with peat extraction and storage, together with associated built features and a trackway, reflecting historical land use practices in the region. The archaeological evidence indicates activity related to the management and transport of peat resources, which was a significant fuel source in rural Scotland. The site is recorded under Historic Environment Scotland's national record system with the reference SM6166, providing an important example of the material culture associated with peat harvesting in the Scottish Highlands.

Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6166. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway?

Leacann Ghlasa is a peat stores, buildings and trackway located in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6166.

Who is responsible for protecting Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway?

Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway 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 SM6166.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burn of Edramucky,shielings and roadways 600m W of Leacann Ghlasa (0.8 km), Creag Dhubh, shielings 400m W of (0.9 km), Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of (1.2 km).

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