Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Bowling.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Lairich Rig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East · 1.5 km
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 artificial islands built on lochs, primarily used for habitation during the Iron Age and Early Medieval periods. These structures provide insight into prehistoric life and settlement patterns in Scotland. The site is significant for its well-preserved remains, contributing to the understanding of early Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9322, -4.5372
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 1EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Dumbarton East — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: w1116261716 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q115452464 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1EG).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 1EG.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Dumbarton East, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1EG.