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.

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Instances/Examples (3)

Context Record
Monument Type MPM110 Bevis Grave (Monument)
Monument Type MPM1140 Human Remains, Burrow Island, Portsmouth Harbour (Find Spot)
Monument Type MPM229 Southwick Hill Crossroads Saxon Cemetery (Monument)