Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Ardifuir,dun 2400m W of Poltalloch.
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 loch dwellings, constructed on stilts in water, which date back to the Iron Age. These structures provide insight into prehistoric life in Scotland. The site is of significant historical interest, contributing to the understanding of early Scottish communities and their interaction with the environment.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0466, -5.5680
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n12843124133 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668587 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8PS).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8PS.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8PS. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.