1. An artificial island or lake dwelling built in prehistoric and early medieval times, especially in Ireland and Scotland, typically constructed of wood, stone, and earth.
Usage: Also spelled crannog or crannóg; Archaeological and historical term; Primarily used in Irish and Scottish contexts

Examples

• Archaeologists discovered the remains of a crannoge in the Irish bog, dating back over two thousand years.
• The crannoge was built on the shallow waters of the lake for protection and defense.
• Excavations of the crannoge revealed pottery, tools, and evidence of daily life in ancient times.
• Many crannoge sites in Scotland have been studied to understand prehistoric settlement patterns.
• The wooden posts of the crannoge were preserved in the waterlogged soil for centuries.