Loch Assapol Crannog

This crannog is situated at the north-west end of Loch Assapol, near the village of Bunessan. It is one of the smaller recorded crannogs on the island, measuring roughly 5 meters across. Crucially for visitors, this site is submerged; it sits approximately 0.6 meters below the water level and appears as a dense, circular mass of rounded boulders on the loch bed.

Because it is underwater, there are no standing walls or timbers visible to the casual observer. However, local tradition records that a stone causeway once connected this islet to the nearby shore, allowing access on foot. This causeway is also submerged, leaving the site as an underwater time capsule.

Loch Assapol was a vital resource for the local area, powering mills and providing fresh water. The presence of the crannog indicates that this importance dates back thousands of years. It is a site best appreciated by those with an interest in underwater archaeology or those willing to look closely at the water’s surface on a calm, clear day.