PALISADED ENCLOSURE
An enclosure defined by one or more rows of closely-spaced vertical timbers embedded in a narrow foundation trench.
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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>> Settlement
>>>> Palisaded Enclosure



Related Terms
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PALISADE | A barrier consisting of one or more rows of closely-spaced vertical timbers embedded in a narrow foundation trench. |
PALISADED SETTLEMENT | A settlement enclosed 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. |
TIMBER ENCLOSURE | 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. |
TURF ENCLOSURE | An enclosure defined by a turf bank. |