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Quoyness, Els Ness, Sanday

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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Quoyness, Els Ness, Sanday is one of 38 chambered tombs the Albion Guide maps in Orkney Islands. The site is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Earls Knoll and Mill Hill, Millbounds are among the chambered tombs within 11.2 km.

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