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CONSUMPTION CAIRN
A cairn built to consume stone cleared from the land as part of the agricultural improvements of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| CAIRN | A monument featuring a bank or mound constructed primarily of stone. Use specific term where known. |
| CONSUMPTION DYKE | A dyke, often of great thickness, built to consume stone cleared from the land as part of the agricultural improvements of the 18th and 19th centuries. |
