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Thesaurus Term/Concept: HENGE
| Identifier |
70096 |
| Class |
MONUMENT TYPE |
| Status |
Preferred |
| Index? |
Yes |
| Scope Note |
Circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a bank and (usually internal) ditch, with one or two (rarely more) entrances. Of ceremonial/ritual function, they contain a variety of internal features including timber or stone circles. |
Broader Terms/Concepts (1)
Related Terms/Concepts (4)
Narrower Terms/Concepts (2)
Instances/Examples (7)
| Context |
Record |
| Monument Type |
MDR1535 Arbor Low circle-henge, Middleton and Smerrill (Scheduled Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR200 Bull Ring Henge Monument, Dove Holes, Chapel-en-le-Frith (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR6925 Cropmark complex (site of), Hicken's Bridge, Aston upon Trent (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR5437 Cropmark complex, Aston upon Trent (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR1595 Possible Proto-Henge, Gib Hill, Middleton and Smerrill (Site) |
| Monument Type |
MDR274 Staden Earthwork, Buxton (Monument) |
| Monument Type |
MDR4295 Twyford Henge and Round Hill Bowl Barrow (Scheduled Monument) |