Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Kilmartin.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Richard Webb — 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, man-made islands that were constructed in lochs and rivers, primarily during the Iron Age. These structures provide insight into prehistoric life in Scotland and are of significant historical interest. The site is an important example of early settlement and engineering in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.1812, -5.4026
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8WJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n12842633398 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663903 (CC0)
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Fincharn Crannog
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Fincharn Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Ford Cairn
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Ford Cairn
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Ford Cist
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
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Cnoc Caol Chaorann
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8WJ).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8WJ.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8WJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.