Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Crannog
In or near Gartcosh.
Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blairhill · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Crannog is an archaeological site located in central Scotland. It represents a type of ancient loch dwelling, associated with the Iron Age and early medieval period. These structures provide insight into the life and settlement patterns of early Scottish communities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8714, -4.0687
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML5 2EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coatbridge and Bellshill
- Nearest railway station
- Blairhill — 1.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/247384449 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crannog?
- Crannog is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML5 2EH).
- What is Crannog?
- Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Blairhill, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML5 2EH.
- Is Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, Crannog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Blairhill, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML5 2EH.