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 (2)

Context Record
Monument Type MCC9096 Cropmark of a henge? monument, 70m north east of Cross Cottages, Boxted (Monument)
Monument Type MCC7389 Great Wigborough henge (Monument)