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. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (1)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (11)
Instances/Examples (3)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MCC9291 Burials in the Castle Yard, Colchester Castle (Element Group) |
| Monument Type | MCC9189 Inhumation burials at 38-40 Crouch Street, Colchester (Element Group) |
| Monument Type | MCC9128 Medieval cemetery at All Saints' Church, Colchester Zoo, Stanway 2005 (Monument) |