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Lich stones

Scope note

Large stones on which to rest a coffin momentarily at the entrance of a cemetery. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005916

Broader Terms used

<funerary structures>

Term used for

lych stones
stones, lich

Equivalent Terms used

lich stone

Created

12yrs ago

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