Holm of Melby

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Holm of Melby is a chambered tomb in Shetland Islands. The Albion Guide charts 24 chambered tombs in the county; this is one of them. Nearby chambered tombs include Round Hill, Papa Stour, Setter, Papa Stour and Hill of Fielie, Papa Stour.

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