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MORTUARY ENCLOSURE

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A rectangular or sub-rectangular enclosure of Neolithic date, assumed to have been used for the exposure of human remains prior to secondary burial.

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Term Note
BARROW An artificial mound of earth and/or turf and stone raised over one or more burials, sometimes surrounded by a ditch.
ENCLOSURE An area with defined boundaries. Use specific term where known.

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