Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Crannog
Crannog — archaeological in scotland islands.
Ian Balcombe — 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 islands. 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 Islands. These ancient structures, built on stilts over water, date back to the Iron Age and were used as dwellings and defensive positions. The site provides insight into the life and culture of early Scottish inhabitants. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the significance of crannogs in Scotland's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1270, -3.2049
Sources
- osm: w1387109684 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56668081 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Its coordinates are 59.1270°, -3.2049°.