Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Crannog
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
M J Richardson — 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 structures, often built on stilts over water, were used during the prehistoric period as dwellings or defensive sites. The site offers insight into the life and practices of early Scottish communities. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about the significance of crannogs in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3242, -6.3457
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA66 6BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- osm: w1387342377 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56667838 (CC0)
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Nearby
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Achaban House, standing stone
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Aridhglas
Aridhglas in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Beinn Chladan
Beinn Chladan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
📷 4Windmills · Scottish Islands
standing stone 365m NNE of Poit na h-I (Pottie)
standing stone 365m NNE of Poit na h-I (Pottie) — a post mill in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Crannog
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Fidden Farm
Fidden Farm — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Iona Campsite
Iona Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Ulva Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Restaurants · Central Scotland
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA66 6BW).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode PA66 6BW.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA66 6BW. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.