What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shiels of Gartlea as Standing Stone (prehistoric)(possible). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Likely dating to the Neolithic or Bronze Age, the Shiels of Gartlea standing stone may have served a ceremonial or territorial function. No specific folklore or detailed use has been recorded for this site.
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