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CEMETERY
An area of ground set apart for the burial of the dead.
Graveyard (Non-Preferred) | Necropolis (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Religious Ritual And Funerary
>>> Cemetery
>>>> Animal Cemetery
>>>> Barrow Cemetery
>>>> Cairn Cemetery
>>>> Cremation Cemetery
>>>> Jewish Cemetery
>>>> Long Cist Cemetery
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BURIAL ENCLOSURE | A burial ground, often within a graveyard, enclosed by a wall, fence or hedge. |
| BURIAL GROUND | An area of land used for burials, generally used from the medieval period up to the 19th century. It may also be detached from the church. |
