Thesaurus Term/Concept: CHARNEL PIT
Identifier | 70690 |
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Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
Status | Preferred |
Index? | Yes |
Scope Note | A pit used for the re-burial of disarticulated human remains from many individuals, occasionally displaying sorting of remains, eg. grouping of skulls or long bones. Distinct from mass burials which contain articulated skeletal remains. |