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Cairn Kenny

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Cairn Kenny is one of 13 chambered tombs the Albion Guide charts in Dumfries and Galloway. For arrivals by rail, Barrhill Station is 8.1 km to the north-east. Cairn na Gath, Balmurrie Fell and Auld Wife's Grave, Cairnscarrow are among the chambered tombs within 11 km.

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