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CAIRN CEMETERY

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A group of cairns in close proximity which are predominantly funerary or ritual in nature.

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Term Note
BARROW CEMETERY A cluster of closely-spaced barrows and related monuments, e.g. ring ditches.
BURIAL CAIRN A stony mound containing or concealing deliberately deposited human remains. Use specific term where known.
CAIRNFIELD A group of cairns in close proximity to each other, the majority of which are clearance cairns.

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