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Talatoll Shielings, located approximately 1400 metres south-east of Kintyre in Argyllshire, is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement comprising the remains of temporary pastoral structures. The site consists of shieling huts, which are small stone-built shelters traditionally used by Highlanders during transhumant pastoralism, when cattle were moved to upland pastures during summer months. Such structures reflect the seasonal movement of livestock and people that characterised Highland agricultural practice from at least the medieval period onwards, though some may originate from earlier periods. The shielings at this location represent the archaeological evidence of this pastoral economy in the Argyll landscape.
Talatoll, shielings 1400m SE of, Kintyre is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3817. View the official record →
Talatoll Shielings, located approximately 1400 metres south-east of Kintyre in Argyllshire, is a prehistoric or early medieval settlement comprising the remains of temporary pastoral structures. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3817.
Talatoll, shielings 1400m SE of, Kintyre 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 SM3817.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Loch Ciaran, standing stone 1430m SW of Achaglass (1.9 km), An Dunan, dun 70m SW of Minen (2.3 km), Ballinakill House,cross by entrance to drive (3.4 km).
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