West Aith is a Grade B listed building in the Orkney Islands local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 30 March 1994. Crofting range.

West Aith

WRENN ID: roaming-pediment-lichen
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Orkney Islands
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 30 March 1994
Type: Crofting range
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

19th century. Single storey, long low crofting range comprising two three-bay cottages and adjoining barn/byre to west. Rubble-built. Gabled end walls.

Cottage to east: south (entrance) elevation: central gabled porch with door in east return and window in south gable. Porch flanked by windows. Window opening in east gable wall and north elevation. Flagstone roof with remnants of turf thatch.

Central cottage: south (entrance) elevation: central door flanked by single windows. Flagstone roof with turf thatch.

Four-pane glazing in sash and case windows. Broad gablehead chimneystacks to cottages.

Byre/Barn: two doors in south elevation. Replacement roof.

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