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Blackhammer, Rousay

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Blackhammer, Rousay is a chambered tomb in Orkney Islands. The Albion Guide lists 38 chambered tombs in the county; this is one of them. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Other chambered tombs nearby include Knowe of Yarso, Taversoe Tuick and Knowe of Ramsay, Rousay.

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