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 from 5000 years ago. People continued to build and occupy them periodically until the 17th century ad.

Llangorse Lake’s Crannog
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 Centre

Provides an insite into the history, myths and legends of this unique Welsh ancient monument.
We have constructed a viewing platform that goes out into the lake. It resembles how the buildings on the Crannog may have looked at the time of their construction, you will be able to walk along a causeway to a traditionally built thatched roundhouse from which you will have fantastic views of Wales’ only Crannog, the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and Llangorse lake.

The viewing platform will double as an information center. Providing information on Wales’ only Crannog, Llangorse lake, flora and forna, myths and legends, and local history.

Find out the answers to such questions as
How was it built?
Who lived on a Crannog?
How did our ancient ancestors live?
How did they dress?
What archeological discoveries have been made?
Local myths and legends
What wildlife lives in and around South Wales’ largest natural lake
The rare plant species that grow in Llangorse Lake

The Welsh Crannog Centre provides you with a brief journey back into Crannog time, a worthwhile visit for anybody who has an interest in Welsh history, culture, archaeology, wildlife and plant-life.