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Fir Island and Ash Island

Crannog

Nearest Town:Castle Douglas (1km W)
OS Ref (GB):   NX765618 / Sheet: 84
Latitude:54° 56' 7.33" N
Longitude:   3° 55' 40.26" W

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Though crannogs are believed to be Iron Age a bronze sword was found in Carlingwark Loch (and a flint arrowhead, knife and scraper found at NX772613).

The small crannog near Ash Island was discovered during limited drainage in 1765. Fir Island is not artificial but is reached over a prehistoric causeway.

A large hoard of weapons has been found in the loch.
wideford Posted by wideford
6th March 2004ce
Edited 6th December 2005ce