What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Shapinsay, Broch of Steiro as Broch (iron Age)(possible). 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.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
Shapinsay, South Churchyard, Balfour Burial-aisleBurial Aisle (17th Century) (1656) · 230 yd
HousebayLanding Stage (post Medieval) · 504 yd
ElwickbankHouse (post Medieval) · 1536 yd
War Memorial at ElwickHeritage place · 1560 yd
Petrel: Holm Sound, Shapinsay Sound, North SeaCraft (19th Century) · 1.0 mi
ElwickHouse (post Medieval) · 1.1 mi
Bay of SandgarthBay · 1.2 mi
Mor SteinVisitor information · 1.4 mi
Phone kiosk on Balfour Castle pierCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
Drinks are served in the Gatehouse of Balfour CastleCastle, fort or tower · 1.4 mi
ShapinsayIsland · 1.5 mi
Ling HolmHeadland · 1.9 mi