Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Cherry Island, Crannog
In or near Fort Augustus.
Cherry Island, Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Cherry Island, Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Place summary
Cherry Island, Crannog, is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its ancient lake dwelling, which provides insights into prehistoric life in the region. The crannog is a significant example of early settlement patterns and construction techniques used by communities living near water. Visitors can explore the site to understand its historical context and the archaeological findings associated with it.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1549, -4.6699
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH32 4BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Sources
- osm: w1121894659 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667355 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Cherry Island, Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH32 4BX).
- What is Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Cherry Island, Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands. Operated by Historic Environment Scotland.
- How do I get to Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PH32 4BX.
- How do I get to Cherry Island, Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH32 4BX. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.