Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Trevor Littlewood — 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. It represents a type of ancient loch dwelling, constructed on stilts over water. These structures date back to the Iron Age and provide insight into early Scottish life. The site is significant for its historical and cultural value, showcasing the ingenuity of past communities in adapting to their environment.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4792, -5.9724
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA71 6HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: w1387301124 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56665209 (CC0)
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Follies · 1.0 km
standing stone 665m WNW of Gruline House
Windmills · 1.1 km
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Villages · 1.5 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Loch Ba
Lakes · 2.0 km
Beinn a' Ghraig
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
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Gruline House Crannog
Gruline House Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
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Knock Bridge
Knock Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Macquarie Mausoleum
Macquarie Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
standing stone 665m WNW of Gruline House
standing stone 665m WNW of Gruline House — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Central Scotland
Faisg Air An Oir, standing stone 305m SSW of Clachaig
Faisg Air An Oir, standing stone 305m SSW of Clachaig — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Crannog
Places to stay
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Highland Basecamp
Highland Basecamp — a hostel in scotland highlands.
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Craignure Bunkhouse
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA71 6HS).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA71 6HS.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA71 6HS. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.