Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Burrian, Crannog
The Burrian, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Burrian, Crannog is a archaeological located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Burrian, Crannog is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Islands. This site features a unique ancient dwelling structure built on stilts over water, indicative of prehistoric settlement patterns in the region. Crannogs are significant for understanding early human habitation in Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1828, -3.0602
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: way/1387902284 (ODbL)
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Saviskaill beach (Nousty Sand)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Burrian, Crannog?
- The Burrian, Crannog is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PS).
- What is The Burrian, Crannog?
- The Burrian, Crannog — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Burrian, Crannog?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PS.
- Is The Burrian, Crannog free to visit?
- Yes, The Burrian, Crannog is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Burrian, Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.