
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Stirling Castle, Nether Bailey as Bailey (medieval). 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, including the Nether Bailey, was originally built by the Kingdom of Scotland in the 12th century, with significant expansions during the 14th and 15th centuries. It is important as a key royal residence and strategic military site, playing a central role in several pivotal events in Scottish history, including the Wars of Scottish Independence.
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Places near here
Stirling Castle, MintMint (medieval) · 93 yd
Stirling Castle, PalacePalace (16th Century) · 133 yd
Stirling BridgeSword (period Unassigned) · 171 yd
Gowan HillMountain / peak · 183 yd
Robert the Bruce MonumentMemorial · 251 yd
Stirling, 14 Lower CastlehillCoin (roman) · 263 yd
Wilson MonumentMemorial · 457 yd
Mote HillMountain / peak · 524 yd
Beheading StoneHeritage attraction · 538 ydOther information
Photo: Rob Farrow · CC BY-SA 2.0