Scheduled MonumentsScotlandLeacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of
Shielings

Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of

Scotland
HES SM6167
Site type
Shielings
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Leacann Ghlasa shielings is a group of prehistoric and early medieval pastoral structures located approximately one kilometre north-west of Leacann Ghlasa in Perthshire, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of temporary settlements used seasonally for transhumance pastoralism, a practice whereby livestock was moved to upland grazing grounds during summer months. The shielings are characteristic of Highland pastoral economy, though the precise dating of these particular structures remains uncertain without detailed archaeological investigation. The site is recorded in the heritage database under the official HES INSPIRE designation SM6167.

Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6167. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of?

Leacann Ghlasa shielings is a group of prehistoric and early medieval pastoral structures located approximately one kilometre north-west of Leacann Ghlasa in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6167.

Who is responsible for protecting Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of?

Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW 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 SM6167.

What other scheduled monuments are near Leacann Ghlasa,shielings 1000m NW of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Burn of Edramucky,shielings and roadways 600m W of Leacann Ghlasa (1.1 km), Leacann Ghlasa, peat stores, buildings and trackway (1.2 km), Creag Dhubh, shielings 400m W of (1.4 km).

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