What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stirling Castle, Forework as Bastion (16th Century). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Stirling Castle, Forework was part of the defensive enhancements made to Stirling Castle during the 16th century, likely under the supervision of the Scottish crown. It is important as a component of one of Scotland's most strategically significant royal strongholds, controlling a key crossing point over the River Forth.
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Places near here
Stirling Castle, Queen Anne GardenSundial (period Unassigned) · 49 yd
Stirling Castle, PalacePalace (16th Century) · 53 yd
Stirling BridgeSword (period Unassigned) · 55 yd
Robert the Bruce MonumentMemorial · 97 yd
Stirling, 14 Lower CastlehillCoin (roman) · 149 yd
Gowan HillMountain / peak · 292 yd
Wilson MonumentMemorial · 296 yd
Mercat CrossHeritage attraction · 462 yd
Mote HillMountain / peak · 574 yd