noun
- an artificial island built in a lake or marsh, typically used as a dwelling place in ancient Scotland and Ireland
Usage: historical; archaeology
Examples
- Archaeologists discovered the remains of a crannog in the Scottish loch.
- The ancient crannog was constructed using wooden posts and stones.
- Many crannogs were built during the Iron Age as defensive settlements.
- The crannog provided protection from enemies and wild animals.
- Researchers found pottery and tools on the submerged crannog site.
- The crannog was connected to shore by a narrow causeway.