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Upperton Shielings, located 1360 metres north of Upperton in Aberdeenshire, is a medieval shieling complex dating to the medieval period. Shielings were temporary seasonal settlements used by pastoral communities for transhumance practices, whereby livestock was moved to upland grazing grounds during summer months. The site represents evidence of the Highland pastoral economy and land use patterns characteristic of medieval Scotland, with the physical remains typically comprising stone-built structures and associated pastoral infrastructure. Such establishments formed an integral part of the medieval agricultural system, particularly in upland and marginal terrain where permanent settlement was less viable.
Upperton, shielings 1360m N of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11822. View the official record →
Upperton Shielings, located 1360 metres north of Upperton in Aberdeenshire, is a medieval shieling complex dating to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11822.
Upperton, shielings 1360m N 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 SM11822.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Doune of Invernochty, motte (6.4 km), Buchaam, souterrain, Forbestown (6.4 km), Colquhonnie Castle (6.6 km).
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