CAIRNFIELD
A group of cairns in close proximity to each other, the majority of which are clearance cairns.
Small Cairns (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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BOUNDARY CAIRN | A cairn used to indicate the limit of an area or a piece of land. |
CAIRN | A monument featuring a bank or mound constructed primarily of stone. Use specific term where known. |
CAIRN CEMETERY | A group of cairns in close proximity which are predominantly funerary or ritual in nature. |
CLEARANCE CAIRN | An irregularly constructed, generally unstructured, mound of stones. Often, but not necessarily, circular. Normally a byproduct of field clearance for agricultural purposes. |
RIG AND FURROW | A series of ridges (rigs), separated by furrows, created by ploughing. |