Thesaurus Term/Concept: LONG CAIRN

Identifier 70048
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A rectangular or trapezoidal non-megalithic stony mound of Neolithic date, with human remains in cists rather than a large chamber. Mound construction and associated features vary considerably in type and complexity.

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Instances/Examples (4)

Context Record
Monument Type MHG8156 Easter Alnessferry (Monument)
Monument Type MHG8731 Long mound, Blackstand (Monument)
Monument Type MHG1533 Mound, Dorrery (Monument)
Monument Type MHG53706 Possible ruinous long cairn, Knockan (Monument)