
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Eggerness Castle as Castle (medieval)(possible), Promontory Fort (period Unassigned). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Eggerness Castle is a medieval castle and promontory fort located in Orkney, Scotland, likely built during the 13th or 14th century, possibly by Norse or Scottish rulers. It is remembered for its strategic coastal position and as an example of early medieval defensive architecture in the Northern Isles.
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Places near here
Mulberry: Port Whapple, Wigtown Bay, Solway FirthPontoon(s) (second World War) · 293 yd
EggernessRock Carving(s) (period Unassigned) · 994 yd
Mulberry: Garlieston Bay, Wigtown Bay, Solway FirthPontoon(s) (second World War) · 1574 yd
Garlieston BayBay · 1.0 mi
PenkilnCup and Ring Marked Rock (prehistoric) · 1.0 mi
Garlieston HarbourHarbour (19th Century) · 1.3 mi
Garlieston, Culderry Row, 'homelea'Cottage (period Unassigned) · 1.3 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.3 mi
Outtle Well PlantationWood · 1.9 mi
Rigg BayBay · 2.2 mi
Stewarton HillMountain / peak · 2.9 mi
Murray's HillMountain / peak · 3.1 miOther information
Photo: Mick Garratt · CC BY-SA 2.0