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Brochel Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located on the Isle of Raasay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. The castle dates to the fifteenth or sixteenth century and comprises a substantial tower situated on a rocky promontory, characteristic of the defensive architecture employed by island chieftains during this period. The associated chapel, also of medieval date, reflects the religious provision made within this fortified settlement. The site represents an important example of Hebridean lordly stronghold architecture from the later medieval period, when control of island territories was contested among the MacLeod and other prominent clans.
Brochel Castle and chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5414. View the official record →
Brochel Castle is a late medieval fortified structure located on the Isle of Raasay in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5414.
Brochel Castle and chapel is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5414.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Raasay House,cross slab NNW of (10.2 km), Raasay House,St Maol-Luag's Chapel,110m NE of (10.3 km).
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