What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Craigsheal as Building(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval), Enclosure(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval), Lairds House (17th Century) - (18th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Craigsheal is a fairy fort (ringfort/rath) likely dating to the early medieval period, associated with ancient domestic or defensive use. Local tradition links it to folklore involving fairies or other supernatural beings, common in Scottish rural legend.
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Places near here
Craigsheal BurnBuilding (medieval) - (post Medieval), Enclosure(s) (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1193 yd
Loch BenachallyReservoir (period Unassigned) · 1254 yd
Lochan A'chaitCultivation Remains (medieval) - (post Medieval) · 1272 yd
Spurn HillMountain / peak · 1296 yd
Buckny BurnShieling Hut (post Medieval)(possible) · 1680 yd
Meall DubhMountain / peak · 1.9 mi
Blackcraig ForestForest · 3.0 mi
Blackcraig CastleCountry House (19th Century), Tower House (19th Century) · 3.1 mi
LaighwoodBurial Ground (medieval), Castle (medieval), Chapel (medieval) · 3.5 mi
Willie Birrell MemorialMemorial · 3.7 mi
Loch MharaichNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 4.8 mi
Loch of the LowesHeritage attraction · 4.9 mi