Thesaurus Term/Concept: HENGE

Identifier 70096
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a bank and (usually internal) ditch, with one or two (rarely more) entrances. Of ceremonial/ritual function, they contain a variety of internal features including timber or stone circles.

Broader Terms/Concepts (1)

Related Terms/Concepts (4)

Narrower Terms/Concepts (2)

Instances/Examples (5)

Context Record
Monument Type MNT13397 Henge, Bingham (Monument)
Monument Type MNT17077 Henge, Gunthorpe (Monument)
Monument Type MNT17120 POSSIBLE HENGE AT NORMANTON ON TRENT (Monument)
Monument Type MNT12765 Possible Henge, Barton in Fabis (Monument)
Monument Type MNT25936 Possible Neolithic henge at South Muskham (Monument)