Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Crannog
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
M J Richardson — 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. This ancient structure, built on stilts over water, offers insights into prehistoric settlement patterns. As one of the few remaining examples of its kind in Scotland, it reflects the unique engineering and lifestyle of early communities in the region. The site provides an opportunity for visitors to learn about the historical significance of crannogs in Scottish heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3105, -6.2080
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA67 6DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: n12843139540 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665242 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA67 6DJ).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA67 6DJ.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA67 6DJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.