A substantial house on falling ground records an ambitious domestic presence outside Lochmaddy's tight civic cluster, though its present condition remains uncertain.
Quick facts
- Date
- Early 19th century; later 19th-century wing
- Architect / designer
- Unknown
- Type
- Two-storey house over a basement with later flanking wings
- Designation
- Listed building, Category B (LB19394)
- OS grid reference
- NF 92114 69536
Architecture, archaeology and continuing use
The rendered central house rises two storeys above a basement, reached through a gabled porch and flight of steps. A single-storey wing and a taller later wing create an uneven but imposing composition. The listing survey recorded missing roof fabric and glazing, with tall gable stacks surviving on the original block.
Its story
The main house belongs to the early nineteenth century. A three-storey wing extended it later in that century, creating a layered domestic group on the slope. The national record documents substantial fabric loss at the time of survey but gives no complete recent condition history.
Why it is included
Category B listing recognises the scale, stepped plan and surviving early fabric of a comparatively substantial North Uist house.
What to notice
- The basement exposed by falling ground.
- A central porch reached by a formal stair.
- Different heights and dates across the flanking wings.
Reading the surroundings
Assume the house and grounds are private and potentially unsafe. View only from lawful routes and do not cross fences, enter ruins or approach occupants for access.
Timeline
- Early 19th century The principal two-storey house was built above a basement.
- Later 19th century A taller wing enlarged the domestic complex.
- Listing survey Missing roof fabric and glazing were recorded in the official description.
What we know — and what remains uncertain
The designer, original patron and exact construction dates are not documented in the reviewed sources; the listing survey's condition should not be assumed unchanged today.
Sources & further reading
- Historic Environment Scotland: Sponish House, LB19394 — Designation status, mapped location, date, fabric and architectural or archaeological interest.
- Trove: Sponish House — National-record identity, location and archival-image context for the house.
Location
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