What is recorded here
Mansluach and Shapinsay both carry Balfour names, but neither is the castle named in the rejected claim. That is why the new writing must leave the woman out entirely.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Balfour Castle as Flat Axehead (bronze)(early Bronze Age). 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.
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Places near here
Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, GatewayGateway (19th Century) · 193 yd
BalfourCoffin(s) (period Unknown) · 449 yd
Ornate coastal tower by Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 498 yd
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 503 yd
Balfour CastleDyke(s) (post Medieval) · 527 yd
Iona: Balfour Harbour, Shapinsay, Wide FirthMotor Vessel (20th Century) · 555 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1377 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1636 yd
Thieves HolmIslet · 1.2 mi
Carness BatteryNo Class (event) (21st Century) · 1.3 mi
Bay of CarnessBay · 1.5 mi
Bay of FurrowendBay · 1.6 mi