Ancient Scottish Lake-Dwellings or Crannogs; With a supplementary chapter on remains of lake-dwellings in England

Ancient Scottish Lake-Dwellings or Crannogs by Robert Munro M.A. M.D. F.S.A. SCOT. is a comprehensive study of ancient British Lake-Dwellings up to the present time. The book aims to present a complete compendium of the subject incorporating observations made by previous writers and explorers. The primary object is to record remarkable discoveries recently made in the south-west of Scotland shedding light on a little-known department of archaeology. The work includes a supplementary chapter on remains of Lake-Dwellings in England providing a detailed account of the structure age and social economy of these ancient dwellings. The book also acknowledges the valuable contributions of various gentlemen who were involved in the explorations and research. The content covers the historical and traditional phenomena associated with the area of distribution of Lake-Dwellings the structure of wooden islands and the topographical changes in the Lake-Dwelling area during or subsequent to the period of their development. The book delves into the classification geographical distribution and age of these ancient Scottish Lake-Dwellings drawing comparisons with Irish Crannogs and Continental Lake Dwellings. It also discusses the discoveries and examination of specific Crannogs in Scotland providing detailed reports on the relics found the structure of the islands and the historical significance of these ancient abodes. The book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in prehistoric archaeology offering insights into the lifestyle technology and cultural practices of ancient inhabitants of Scottish Lake-Dwellings.