INSCRIBED STONE
A commemorative stone inscribed with words. Use more specific term where appropriate.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
>>> Carving
>>>> Inscribed Stone
>>>>> Distance Slab
>>>>> Marriage Stone
>>>>> Ogham Inscribed Stone
>>>>> Rune Inscribed Stone
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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CARVED STONE | A stone decorated with carved designs or other artificial markings. Use more specific term where applicable. Use ROCK CARVING when designs are carved on outcrop or a cave wall. |
COMMEMORATIVE STONE | A stone, either freestanding or part of a structure, which commemorates a person or event. |
GRAVESTONE | A stone or slab used to mark, identify and commemorate a burial. Usually placed at the head or foot of a grave, or at the entrance to a tomb. |
INSCRIBED ROCK | A rock outcrop or cave wall bearing an inscription. Use more specific term where appropriate. |