Scheduled MonumentsScotlandStackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday
Medieval · Castle,maltbarn,eday

Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday

Scotland
HES SM5944
Period
Medieval
Site type
Castle,maltbarn,eday
Nation
Scotland
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Stackel Brae is a medieval castle situated on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. The site represents a fortified settlement of medieval date, though precise chronological attribution remains limited in the archaeological record. The castle's physical remains reflect the defensive architecture typical of Orkney's medieval period, when such structures served as seats of local power and control over island territories. The designation reference HES INSPIRE SM5944 records this monument within Scotland's national heritage inventory.

Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5944. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday?

Stackel Brae is a medieval castle situated on the island of Eday in Orkney, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5944.

What period does Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday date from?

Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle,maltbarn,eday. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday?

Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday 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 SM5944.

What other scheduled monuments are near Stackel Brae,castle,Maltbarn,Eday?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Southside,standing stone 130m SW of (0.5 km), Greentoft, burnt mound 350m SSW of, Eday (1.1 km), The Manse, chambered cairn and church 330m WNW of, Eday (3.6 km).

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