Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Ardrishaig.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
About
Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland highlands. 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 the Scottish Highlands. It features ancient loch dwellings constructed on stilts, primarily used during the Iron Age. These structures provide insight into prehistoric life in Scotland and are significant for understanding regional settlement patterns. The site is of considerable interest to archaeologists and visitors keen on Scotland's ancient history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0795, -5.3509
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n12842399003 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q1867235 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8SB).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8SB.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8SB. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.