Thesaurus Term/Concept: MORTUARY ENCLOSURE
| Identifier | 70089 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A subrectangular earthen enclosure defined by a ditch, usually with an internal bank, assumed to have been used for the primary exposure or burial of human remains in the Neolithic period prior to secondary burial elsewhere. |
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Instances/Examples (2)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MDE12830 Mortuary enclosure east of the Chapman Barrows (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MMO1932 Possible prehistoric mortuary enclosure southeast of Kentisbury (Monument) |