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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 →
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.
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.
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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