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Cuween Hill

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Standing remainssubstantial fabric survives to stand in front of

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Cuween Hill is a chambered tomb in Orkney Islands. It is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide lists in the county. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. For more of the same, Hillock Broch, Finstown and Broch near Ingashowe, Finstown are close by.

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Photo of Stenness, a henge near Finstown in Hoy and West Mainland, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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Photo of The Orkney Museum, a visitor attraction near Kirkwall, the Orkney Islands, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

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