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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Context Record
Monument Type MLI116264 Possible Cursus, Wildmore Fen (Monument)
Monument Type MLI54250 Rectangular Enclosure, Croxby Pond Plantation (Monument)