Gallow Hill

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Gallow Hill is one of 49 chambered tombs the Albion Guide maps in Highland. The closest station is Georgemas Junction, 2.4 km to the south. Nearby chambered tombs include Sordale Hill, Cnoc na Ciste, Fairy Hillock and Tulach an t'Sionnaich long cairn.

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