Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Crannog
In or near Kyle of Lochalsh.
Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Graham Hewitt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig · 2.3 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. These ancient, man-made islands were constructed in lochs and rivers, primarily during the Iron Age. The remnants of Crannogs provide insights into prehistoric life in Scotland, showcasing the ingenuity of early communities. Visitors can explore the site and learn about its historical significance through various interpretative materials.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3165, -5.6358
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV52 8TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Duncraig — 2.3 km
Sources
Other places nearby
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Villages · 2.0 km
Creag nan Garadh
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Creag nan Garadh
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Line
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
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Where to eat & stay near Crannog
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV52 8TY).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV52 8TY.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Duncraig, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV52 8TY.