Knowe of Rowiegar

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Knowe of Rowiegar is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide charts in Orkney Islands. Nearby ancient sites include South Howe, Westside, Rousay, Midhowe and Midhowe Broch, Rousay.

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