crannog

[ kran-uhg ]

noun

1. (in ancient Ireland and Scotland) a lake dwelling, usually built on an artificial island.
2. a small, artificial, fortified island constructed in bogs in ancient Scotland and Ireland.

crannog

/ ˈkrænəɡ; ˈkrænədʒ /

noun

1. an ancient Celtic lake or bog dwelling dating from the late Bronze Age to the 16th century ad , often fortified and used as a refuge

Word History and Origins

Origin of crannog¹

1850–55; < Irish crannóg wooden frame or vessel, pole, crannog, equivalent to crann beam, tree + -óg noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of crannog¹

C19: from Irish Gaelic crannóg, from Old Irish crann tree

Example Sentences

In the Crannog of Lochlee, near Tarbolton, a bronze pin was found (fig. 218), the head of which was inclosed in a ring.

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The island in the lake was probably a crannog, or artificial fortified island, such as are common on the lakes of Ireland.

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On the borders of Tipperary is an ancient causeway leading presumably to a crannog or lake-dwelling.

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Carlingwark Loch contains several islets, on one of which is a crannog, or ancient lake dwelling.

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Until recent years no Crannog had been found in this country.

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