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PIT DEFINED AVENUE
An avenue defined by two or more parallel rows of pits.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| PIT | A hole or cavity in the ground, either natural or the result of excavation. Use more specific type where known. |
| PIT ALIGNMENT | A single line, or pair of roughly parallel lines, of pits set at intervals along a common axis or series of axes. The pits are not thought to have held posts. |
| PIT DEFINED CURSUS | A long, rectangular enclosure defined by pits or post-holes, often with one or more internal divisions. Presumed to be ritual in function and of Neolithic date. |
