Thesaurus Term/Concept: CONTRACTED INHUMATION
| Identifier | 70032 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A form of inhumation in which the skeleton is interred, usually on its side, with the knees brought up against the chest. This is a more extreme form of crouched inhumation. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNN15923 Possible Bronze Age Cemetery (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MNN25077 Possible Neolithic cist burial (Monument) |