Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Lochaline.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Colin Kinnear — 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, artificial islands were constructed on lakes and rivers, primarily during the Iron Age. The site provides insights into prehistoric habitation and water-based lifestyles in Scotland. It is significant for its unique construction methods and the artefacts discovered, contributing to the understanding of early Scottish history.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5610, -5.6665
Sources
- osm: w179753144 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663154 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- Its coordinates are 56.5610°, -5.6665°.