Langskaill House, Gairsay is a Grade B listed building in the Orkney Islands local planning authority area, Scotland. First listed on 8 December 1971. Mansion.

Langskaill House, Gairsay

WRENN ID: rusted-porch-dawn
Grade: B
Local Planning Authority: Orkney Islands
Country: Scotland
Date first listed: 8 December 1971
Type: Mansion
Source: Historic Environment Scotland listing

Description

17th century mansion formerly consisting of 3 ranges

and a screen wall enclosing a court. N. Range has

been demolished E. RANGE: Reconstructed c.1900. 1 1/2

storeys (formerly full 2 storeys). Harled with

freestone dressings. Modern slated roof and corbie-

stepped dormers. Entrance in centre of W. side has

lintel with monogram W.C./M.H. Interior altered but

retaining two original fire-places. W. RANGE: Dated

1676 on S.E. skew-putt. Now gutted and roofless but

rising to 2 storeys. SCREEN WALL on S. has allure,

gun-loops, and central arch with pediment and armorial

panel over. Two-way stair between house and shore.

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