Thesaurus Term/Concept: CIST
| Identifier | 70071 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | Generally rectangular structure normally used for burial purposes, and formed from stone slabs set on edge, and covered by one or more horizontal slabs or capstones. Cists may be built on the surface or sunk into the ground. |
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Instances/Examples (5)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCH9307 Barrow at Morrey's Nurseries (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH516 Infirmary Fields Cemetery - Infirmary Fields inhumations (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH12463 Infirmary Fields Roman Cemetery (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH7056 Round cairn on Reed Hill (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MCH5196 The Bridestones Neolithic chambered long cairn (Monument) |