Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Loch of Leys Crannog
In or near Torphins.
Loch of Leys Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 2.4 km
About
Loch of Leys 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
Loch of Leys Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It features a prehistoric dwelling platform, known as a crannog, which is constructed on stilts over the water. This site provides insight into ancient life and settlement patterns in the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is rich in natural beauty and wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0702, -2.4887
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 5QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: n10602454177 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q56663375 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loch of Leys Crannog?
- Loch of Leys Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 5QB).
- What is Loch of Leys Crannog?
- Loch of Leys Crannog — archaeological in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Loch of Leys Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB31 5QB.
- How do I get to Loch of Leys Crannog?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 5QB.