Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Crannog
In or near Callanish.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Jo Turner — 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. These ancient lake dwellings date back to the Iron Age and provide insight into early Scottish life. The site offers a unique opportunity to explore the remains of these constructed islands, which were often used for habitation and storage. Visitors can learn about the historical significance of crannogs and their role in the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2685, -6.7571
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS2 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Sources
- osm: w1117398506 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q66022746 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS2 9AX).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode HS2 9AX.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS2 9AX. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.