A grave or sepulchre including a monument. Use specific term where known.
Related Terms
Term |
Note |
CENOTAPH |
A sepulchral monument erected to commemorate a person or persons buried elsewhere. |
CHAMBERED CAIRN |
A Neolithic burial monument comprising a stone-built chamber within a mound of stones. |
CHAMBERED TOMB |
A Neolithic burial monument comprising a stone-built chamber within a mound of earth or stone. Use more specific term where known. |
CHURCHYARD |
An area of ground belonging to a church, often used as a burial ground. |
COMMEMORATIVE CAIRN |
A cairn erected to commemorate an event or person. |
GRAVE |
A place of burial. |
MAUSOLEUM |
A monumental burial place, usually for a single person or a family. |
WAR MEMORIAL |
A structure, building or site commemorating members of the armed forces and civilians killed in war. |