Banks chambered cairn

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Banks chambered cairn is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in Orkney Islands. For more of the same, Stroma Lighthouse and North Cairn, Rose Ness are close by.

Full name: Banks, chambered cairn 25m SW of, South Ronaldsay

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