McTeagan Estate

The McTeagan Estate is a derelict mansion built on the outskirts of Omallach, Craònaith. Built by the McTeagan family on the site of their old farmhouse, the modest house was much improved and extended following the success of their investment in the Williams Gear and Steam Company.

Pre McTeagan
A farmhouse had been on the site for over 600 years

Improvement
Following the investment in the Williams Gear and Steam Company, the fortunes of the family turned around rapidly. Improvements were made to the house, including the building of two wings in the space of 10 years. A new facade in the Gothic style was later added to better link the three areas of the house. One of James' later additions was a perimeter wall, intended to secure the herd of Roe Deer he wanted to introduce to his estate.

Decline
With the gradual decline of the company the house appeared more and more dilapidated. By 1927, with the closure of the factory, the family had moved away to the mainland and the house was left abandoned. In 1931 a fire, possibly started by arsonists, badly damaged the west wing. Four of the victims of Misster Tom Swift were found in the remains of the house over a period of 8 years. With the second closure of the Gear factory in 1976 the factory (including the sale of house and grounds) was bought by the Sameira Organisation.

Current Day
The estate remains abandoned, though the perimeter was has, under demand of the Town Stanley Antiquities Society, been repaired using traditional materials and techniques. A three meter security fence has been built inside of the wall to prevent trespass.