What is recorded here
Crannog is recorded as a islet in County Down. Its open map record supplies this location and any linked names or public references.
Crannog is a small islet in County Down, historically notable as an example of a prehistoric artificial lake dwelling common in Iron Age Ireland and Scotland. These structures, often built on wooden platforms in lakes or lochs, were used for habitation and defense, reflecting early engineering skills and settlement patterns.
Places near here
ShrigleyVisitor information · 1564 yd
KILLOWEN MEDIEVAL CHURCH (ruined) and GRAVEYARD; with 2 CROSS-CARVED STONES in Corporation (killyleagh)KILLOWEN MEDIEVAL CHURCH (ruined) and GRAVEYARD; with 2 CROSS-CARVED STONES · 1.4 mi
KILLYLEAGH CASTLEKILLYLEAGH CASTLE, multiperiod castle on site of Motte · 1.5 mi
Island TaggartIslet · 1.5 mi
Dufferin ArmsPublic House · 1.6 mi
First Presbyterian ChurchChurch · 1.6 mi
ENCLOSURE in BallywillinENCLOSURE · 1.7 mi
Net Walk & Shore LoneyWalking route · 1.7 mi
Long PointHeadland · 2.0 mi
CASTLE, possibly Tower-House in RingdufferinCASTLE, possibly Tower-House · 2.0 mi
North PointHeadland · 2.0 mi
Dunnyneill IslandsIsland · 2.5 mi