Thesaurus Term/Concept: BURIAL VAULT

Identifier 70042
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note A built structure, generally below ground, designed for the interment of several burials over a period of time. Usually constructed with a door or sealed entrance to allow reopening for further burials.

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Instances/Examples (5)

Context Record
Monument Type MSF14130 Church of St Peter (Building)
Monument Type MSF26837 New toilet drains, Gislingham Church (Monument)
Monument Type MSF46674 Possible Medieval lead coffin within a brick vault (Confidential Monument)
Monument Type MSF28163 Remains of medieval wall and 19thC graves, St James' Cathedral (Monument)
Monument Type MSF24034 St Peter and St Mary's Church (Pmed) (Monument)