Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris
Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12747). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 30/03/1994 Local Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Planning Authority Na h-Eileanan Siar Parish Harris NGR NB 04865 07851 Coordinates 104865, 907851 — All presumably by David Bryce, part of his work at Amhuinnshuidhe for the Earl of Dunmore, circa 1867. Carriage archway (? heightened in recent years) over main road linked to long 2-storey row comprising cottages and former coach house and stables. Rubble-built, imported ashlar dressings. ARCHWAY is castellated with drum tower at south end with iron finial rising from within parapet; lean-to, screen wall stepped downwards links to rubble wall extending to south, beyond, which acts as a retaining wall/flood barrier at east end of mansion house front garden. LONG ROW is 2-storeyed, flat-fronted and crow-stepped, with chamfered margins; ground floor openings stepped to slope, but eaves level is unbroken. At east end, 3 flat-lintelled coach-house openings, with relieving arches; 4 bays alongside probably stables originally, single loft opening. Remainder domestic housing. Sash windows with 4-pane glazing pattern; end and axial stacks; slate roof.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.9617, -6.9920
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS3 3AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- wikidata: Q17853113 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris?
- Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS3 3AS).
- What is Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris?
- Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris?
- Drivers can use postcode HS3 3AS.
- Is Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris a listed building?
- Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris free to visit?
- Yes, Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris is free to enter.
- How do I get to Archway, Amhuinnsuidhe, Harris?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS3 3AS. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.