Knowe of Ramsay, Rousay

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Knowe of Ramsay, Rousay is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in Orkney Islands. For more of the same, Knowe of Lairo, Frotoft and Knowe of Yarso are close by.

Full name: Knowe of Ramsay, chambered cairn 300m E of Hullion, Rousay

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