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The Welsh Crannog Centre

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The Welsh Crannog Centre
What is a Crannog? Crannogs are a type of ancient lake dwelling found throughout Scotland and Ireland; they were built out in the water as defensive homesteads, some dating from 5000 years ago.
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Location:
Lakeside Caravan Park, Llangorse, Brecon, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7TR
Telephone:
01874 658226
Email:
holidays@llangorselake.co.uk
Website:
https://llangorselake.co.uk/crannog-centre.html

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View of Allt yr Esgair from the Crannog Centre
View of Allt yr Esgair from the Crannog Centre
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Crannog Centre walkway
Crannog Centre walkway
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View of the Crannog Centre and the Brecon Beacons
View of the Crannog Centre and the Brecon Beacons
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Crannog Centre approach
Crannog Centre approach
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The Welsh Crannog Centre
The Welsh Crannog Centre
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The sword in the stone
The sword in the stone
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Welsh Crannog Centre
Welsh Crannog Centre
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Crannog Centre and swans
Crannog Centre and swans
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About The Welsh Crannog Centre

The Crannog on Llangorse Lake is the only Crannog to be found in Wales or England. It is situated in the waters of Llangorse Lake, which is the largest natural lake in south Wales. The Crannog was constructed in 916ad, probably by the King of Brycheiniog.
The Welsh Crannog Center will provide you with a journey back into Crannog time, an ideal day out for anybody who has an interest in Welsh history, culture, archaeology, wildlife and plant-life

Crannog Centre entrance
Crannog Centre entrance

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51.94099, -3.26555

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