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Latitude: 59.0476 / 59°2'51"N
Longitude: -3.3365 / 3°20'11"W
OS Eastings: 323419
OS Northings: 1018614
OS Grid: HY234186
Mapcode National: GBR L44T.DB8
Mapcode Global: WH69F.QVCD
Plus Code: 9CFR2MX7+39
Entry Name: Skaill House
Listing Name: Skaill House
Listing Date: 8 December 1971
Category: A
Source: Historic Scotland
Source ID: 352820
Historic Scotland Designation Reference: LB18704
Building Class: Cultural
ID on this website: 200352820
Location: Sandwick
County: Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward: West Mainland
Parish: Sandwick
Traditional County: Orkney
Tagged with: House Mansion Country house
Oldest part (probably early 17th cent. but altered 1676
and later) consisted of three arms around a court with a
screen wall on W. side. 2 1/2 storeys. Harled. Corbie-steps
at N. arm; skews at S. Modern rear porch has armorial
panel from Breckness House. Court filled in 18th cent. to
accommodate stair. Stable yard to N. with brew-house and
harness-room. Extensive 19-20th cent. additions beyond.
Belonged to Graemes (Later Graham-Watts) of Breckness
(Stromness) Most complete 17th cent. country mansion
in Orkney.
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