Thesaurus Term/Concept: BURNT MOUND
| Identifier | 68925 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A mound of fire-cracked stones, normally accompanied by a trough or pit which may have been lined with wood, stone or clay. Assumed to be locations where heated stones were used to boil water primarily for cooking purposes. |
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Instances/Examples (3)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MEM15651 Bronze Age burnt mound in Hoccombe Combe (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MEM22492 Possible burnt mound of unknown date on Spooners (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MEM22478 Prehistoric burnt mound on Spooners (Monument) |