Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
East Tower, Islay House, Islay
East 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
East 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 LB12147). 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 33521 62479 Coordinates 133521, 662479 — Earlier (?) 19th century. A folly. Octagonal. Coursers in decorative banding. Corbelled crenellated parapet. Unglazed slit windows. String course. Decorative door- head; 2 shields bearing monograms. Circular interior. Domed ceiling below platform roof. Formerly had turnpike stair.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
East Tower, Islay House, located in the Scottish Highlands, is a category B listed memorial. It forms part of the historic Islay House, notable for its architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7820, -6.2517
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA44 7PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.uagroup.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2036157 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- East Tower, Islay House, Islay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA44 7PJ).
- Is East Tower, Islay House, Islay a listed building?
- East Tower, Islay House, Islay is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is East Tower, Islay House, Islay free to visit?
- Yes, East Tower, Islay House, Islay is free to enter.
- How do I get to East Tower, Islay House, Islay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA44 7PJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.