Thesaurus Term/Concept: CIST

Identifier 70071
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Generally rectangular structure normally used for burial purposes, and formed from stone slabs set on edge, and covered by one or more horizontal slabs or capstones. Cists may be built on the surface or sunk into the ground.

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Instances/Examples (7)

Context Record
Monument Type MNF29034 Cropmarks of Roman villa and possible temple (Cropmark and Earthwork)
Monument Type MNF3781 Early Saxon cremation cemetery (Monument)
Monument Type MNF20982 Late Saxon to medieval burials, pottery sherds and small finds, Williamson Crescent (Monument)
Monument Type MNF10667 Roman burial (Monument)
Monument Type MNF536 Roman cemetery at Stonehills Pit, Dereham Road (Monument)
Monument Type MNF1126 Roman cist burial (Monument)
Monument Type MNW3180 Stonehills Pit, Dereham Road (Monument)