Thesaurus Term/Concept: LONG CAIRN
Identifier | 70048 |
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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. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (1)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (1)
Instances/Examples (4)
Context | Record |
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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) |