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Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn (HS)

Rousay

This long stalled cairn, protected by a modern roof, is divided into three compartments. The bones of 29 people were found here, with skulls carefully arranged beside the wall. Among animal remains were the bones of some 36 deer.

Opening Times

April to September, daily, 9.30am - 6.30pm. October to March, daily, 9.30am - 4.30pm.

Contact

Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn (HS)

Rousay
Orkney
Phone: 01856 751360
Website: http://www.historic-scotland.gov...
Knowe of Yarso Chambered Cairn © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk

Directions

2 miles west of the piers at Trumland on Rousay Island.

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