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Chambered cairn near Ham, Brough

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Chambered cairn near Ham, Brough is one of 49 chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in Highland. Earl's Cairn, Inkstack and Earney Hillock chambered cairn are among the chambered tombs within 9.1 km. The closest station is Thurso, 13.8 km to the south-west.

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