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Loch Monica Shielings is a group of ancient pastoral structures located in the southeastern part of the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. These shielings represent the seasonal settlement pattern characteristic of Highland pastoral communities, where temporary shelters were constructed for herding livestock to upland grazing grounds during the summer months. The site dates to the medieval and early modern period, reflecting centuries of transhumance practice in the Hebridean landscape. The physical remains comprise stone-built structures typical of shieling settlements, which served as functional bases for herders managing cattle on the open moorland.
Loch Monica,shielings SE of,Rum is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6432. View the official record →
Loch Monica Shielings is a group of ancient pastoral structures located in the southeastern part of the island of Rum in Argyllshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6432.
Loch Monica,shielings SE of,Rum 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 SM6432.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Harris Lodge,settlement 300m NW of,Rum (0.6 km), Harris,settlement,Rum (0.8 km), Harris Lodge,cairn 550m ESE of,Rum (1.4 km).
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