Slochd Measach, Giant's Grave

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Slochd Measach, Giant's Grave is a chambered tomb in Argyll and Bute. The Albion Guide charts 18 chambered tombs in the county; this is one of them. Other chambered tombs nearby include Port Charlotte chambered cairn and Chambered cairn near Cragabus, Islay.

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