So today i went back to the Iron Age. - Page 2

Mat · 13-10-2007, 22:58

What else have they got there?

Is the whole thing based on that one building or is it like a small village?

Blackstar · 13-10-2007, 23:04

It is one building, crannogs were singular dwellings which would hold an extended family of up to 25. However Loch Tay has about 18 crannogs (mostly submerged some above the surface). An interesting story is that of Spiy Island in the loch which was a crannog above the surface, when Queen Victoria got married she came to Loch Tay on her honeymoon and in oder for her to have a nice area to picnic the land owner planted trees and other plants on the crannog destroying the archaeology.
To give you some idea about the sheer number of these throughout Scotland, within 3 closely located lochs there are nearly 50 crannogs. There are 30,000 lochs in Scotland.
There isn't much else in the surrounding areas, it is in the middle of the country side suited them down to the ground though, plently of room to keep their sheep and cattle (they were awesome dairy farmers). Although finds such as jet beads and opium poppy seeds prove that they had trading links not only with NE England (where jet is common) but the continent.

semi-pro waster · 14-10-2007, 01:36

Loch Tay is a lovely place to visit, I'm sure I've canoed round that Crannog before. Looks like a great day.

Fayshun · 14-10-2007, 07:58

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Originally Posted by Blackstar

Actually the iron age is far superior in a lot of ways but cool site anyway.

Probably, but I've yet to experience the Iron Age.

Stelly · 15-10-2007, 09:50

COOOL! Will definately have a gander... thanks for the pics

Stelly

13-10-2007, 22:58	#11
Mat Columbian Coffee Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brandon / Cambridge Posts: 75	What else have they got there? Is the whole thing based on that one building or is it like a small village? __________________

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Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	It is one building, crannogs were singular dwellings which would hold an extended family of up to 25. However Loch Tay has about 18 crannogs (mostly submerged some above the surface). An interesting story is that of Spiy Island in the loch which was a crannog above the surface, when Queen Victoria got married she came to Loch Tay on her honeymoon and in oder for her to have a nice area to picnic the land owner planted trees and other plants on the crannog destroying the archaeology. To give you some idea about the sheer number of these throughout Scotland, within 3 closely located lochs there are nearly 50 crannogs. There are 30,000 lochs in Scotland. There isn't much else in the surrounding areas, it is in the middle of the country side suited them down to the ground though, plently of room to keep their sheep and cattle (they were awesome dairy farmers). Although finds such as jet beads and opium poppy seeds prove that they had trading links not only with NE England (where jet is common) but the continent. __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen Last edited by Blackstar; 13-10-2007 at 23:09.

14-10-2007, 01:36	#13
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	Loch Tay is a lovely place to visit, I'm sure I've canoed round that Crannog before. Looks like a great day. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

15-10-2007, 09:50	#15
Stelly Columbian Coffee Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Liverpool Posts: 84	COOOL! Will definately have a gander... thanks for the pics Stelly