Thesaurus Term/Concept: CURSUS
| Identifier | 69997 |
|---|---|
| Class | MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status | Preferred |
| Index? | Yes |
| Scope Note | A long narrow rectangular earthwork enclosure of Neolithic date, usually defined by a bank and ditch and presumed to be of ceremonial function. Known examples range in length from less than 100m to c.10km. |
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Instances/Examples (3)
| Context | Record |
|---|---|
| Monument Type | MLI116264 Possible Cursus, Wildmore Fen (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI54250 Probable Neolithic Mortuary Enclosure, Croxby Pond Plantation, Thorganby (Monument) |
| Monument Type | MLI126902 Undated cropmarks of uknown origin, Scotter (Monument) |