Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Crannog
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland central.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark · 2.7 km
About
Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland central. 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
Crannog is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It consists of ancient loch-dwelling structures built on stilts, which were used by prehistoric communities. These sites provide insight into early Scottish life and are significant for understanding the region's history. The remains of crannogs can often be found in various lochs across Scotland, highlighting the ingenuity of past societies.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6578, -3.7402
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 9TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamilton and Clyde Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Lanark — 2.7 km
Sources
- osm: n12842323810 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665888 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 9TA).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland central.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML11 9TA.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Lanark, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 9TA.