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.
Related Terms
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PALISADED ENCLOSURE |
An enclosure defined by one or more rows of closely-spaced vertical timbers embedded in a narrow foundation trench. |
PIT ENCLOSURE |
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. |