Archaeological sites · North West England
Crannog
Crannog — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
Andy Farrington — 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 lowlands. 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 Lowlands. It represents a type of ancient dwelling built on stilts over water, associated with prehistoric and early historic periods. The site provides insight into the lifestyles and environments of past communities in the region. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the significance of crannogs in Scotland's history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.7658, -4.4858
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- osm: w1387287458 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56666963 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 8DT).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 8DT.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 8DT. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.