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Trowie Knowe chambered cairn

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Trowie Knowe chambered cairn is a chambered tomb in Shetland Islands. It is one of 24 chambered tombs the Albion Guide maps in the county. Giant's Grave and Beorgs of Uyea are among the chambered tombs within 5.7 km.

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