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PIT ENCLOSURE

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An enclosure where the boundary is defined by a line of pits. Usually revealed as cropmarks on aerial photographs. Where excavation has shown the pits contained upright timber posts use TIMBER ENCLOSURE.

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Term Note
PALISADED ENCLOSURE An enclosure defined by one or more rows of closely-spaced vertical timbers embedded in a narrow foundation trench.
PIT A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known.
TIMBER ENCLOSURE An enclosure where the boundary is defined by a line of spaced post holes shown by excavation to indicate the former presence of upright timbers.

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