KERB CAIRN
A prehistoric monument comprising a low mound or stone cairn ringed by a prominent kerb of stones, which is usually taller than the mound or cairn itself.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
> Religious Ritual And Funerary
>> Cairn
>>> Kerb Cairn
>>> Kerb Cairn
Related Terms
Term | Note |
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BURIAL CAIRN | A stony mound containing or concealing deliberately deposited human remains. Use specific term where known. |