crannoge

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They may be regarded as the very latest class of prehistoric strongholds, reaching their greatest development in early historic times, and surviving through the Middle Ages
See also Lake dwellings, under Lake
{i} crannog, artificial or natural island built in a lake or swamp in prehistoric Ireland and Scotland; lake residence or fort built on an artificial island in ancient Ireland and Scotland
One of the stockaded islands in Scotland and Ireland which in ancient times were numerous in the lakes of both countries