Thesaurus Term/Concept: INHUMATION CEMETERY

Identifier 70060
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note An area used for the deposition of human remains where the principal funeral rite is the burial of the corpse complete. Generally indicated by the discovery of articulated human skeletal remains, occasionally with evidence of coffins and/or grave goods.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (1)

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Instances/Examples (2)

Context Record
Monument Type MWE4333 ST. LENNANS CHURCH, NORTH BEACH, LEWIS (Monument)
Monument Type MWE148098 Teampuill Mhicheil, Little Bernera (Monument)