Chambered cairn near Onziebust, Egilsay

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Chambered cairn near Onziebust, Egilsay is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide charts in Orkney Islands. Cubbie Roo's Burden, Rousay and Taversoe Tuick are among the chambered tombs within 4.8 km.

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