Muckla Water chambered cairn

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Muckla Water chambered cairn is one of 24 chambered tombs the Albion Guide maps in Shetland Islands. For more of the same, March Cairn, Esha Ness and Punds Water chambered cairn are close by.

Full name: Muckla Water,chambered cairn 800m ESE of Priesthoulland,Esha Ness

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