Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
West Tower, Islay House, Islay
West Tower, Islay House, Islay — 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
West Tower, Islay House, Islay is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB12148). 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 20/07/1971 Local Authority Argyll And Bute Planning Authority Argyll And Bute Parish Killarow And Kilmeny NGR NR 32183 62791 Coordinates 132183, 662791 — 18th (?) century. A Gothick folly. Small. Square. Rubble Crenellated parapet. Blined pointed arches on 2 sides; oculi above. Round-headed doorway on N. side. Slit-window (built-up) on S. Grass-grown floor. Traces of upper floor.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Tower, Islay House, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a category B listed memorial. Its designation reflects architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7840, -6.2733
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA44 7PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q2565688 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- West Tower, Islay House, Islay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA44 7PQ).
- What is West Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- West Tower, Islay House, Islay — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- Drivers can use postcode PA44 7PQ.
- Is West Tower, Islay House, Islay a listed building?
- West Tower, Islay House, Islay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is West Tower, Islay House, Islay free to visit?
- Yes, West Tower, Islay House, Islay is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA44 7PQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.