Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Lochawe.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Alan Reid — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 1.0 km
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 features ancient man-made islands, traditionally constructed in lochs and rivers for habitation. These structures provide insight into early Scottish life and settlement patterns. The site is significant for its contributions to understanding prehistoric communities in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3932, -5.0449
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 1 km
Sources
- osm: w202179153 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663107 (CC0)
Other places nearby
St Conan’s Kirk
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Lochawe
Towns & cities · 0.6 km
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
St Conan's Tower
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Loch Awe Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
Loch Awe railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.0 km
Innis Chonan
Islands · 1.5 km
Kilchurn Castle
Castles · 1.6 km
Fraoch Eilean Castle (ruins)
Castles · 1.8 km
Achlian Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Achlian Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.8 km
Nearby
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St Conan’s Kirk
St Conan’s Kirk — Church of Scotland's temple in Loch Awe.
📷 3📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
St Conan's Tower
St Conan's Tower in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Crannog
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Holiday Park
Loch Awe Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Inveraray Hostel
Inveraray Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
St Catherine's Caravan Park
St Catherine's Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Ballymeanoch in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Stirling torcs in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Black Hill Roman Camps
Black Hill Roman Camps in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AQ).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AQ.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AQ.