Thesaurus Term/Concept: CHARNEL PIT
| Identifier | 70690 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MNN27905 Inhumations, probably medieval (Monument) |