
What is recorded here
Borve Castle is a possible cairnfield in the Highland, recorded by Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment and marked on the official map near NC 725 641. The site may contain an old burial ground rather than a castle, though it carries the castle name. It is not clear whether the public may enter the place.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Borve Castle as Cairnfield (period Unassigned)(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.
Borve Castle is a medieval tower house located on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, and was built in the 16th century by the Macleans of Lewis. It is remembered as a significant example of early Scottish island architecture and as a historic seat of a prominent local clan.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
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