Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, Gateway
Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Site Name Shapinsay, Balfour Castle, Gateway
Classification Gateway (Period Unassigned)
Alternative Name(s) Balfour Castle Policies
Canmore ID 2392
Site Number HY41NE 17.06
NGR HY 47225 16430
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/2392
- Council Orkney Islands
- Parish Shapinsay
- Former Region Orkney Islands Area
- Former District Orkney
- Former County Orkney
HY41NE 17.06 47225 16430
There is a fine late 17th century gateway in the grounds of Balfour Castle. Its sub-pediment bears the date 1674.
RCAHMS 1946.
The gateway is at HY 4722 1643.
Visited by OS (AA), 30 September 1972.
