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Definition of Burial mound
1. Noun. (archeology) a heap of earth placed over prehistoric tombs.
Generic synonyms: Hill, Mound
Category relationships: Archaeology, Archeology
Definition of Burial mound
1. Noun. A mound of earth and stones raised over a grave or graves. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Burial Mound
Literary usage of Burial mound
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Proceedings of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (1877)
"INVESTIGATION OF THE burial mound AT FORT WAYNE, ON THE DETROIT RIVER, MICHIGAN.
By HENRY GILLMAN, of Detroit, Michigan. THE mound, of which with its ..."
2. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland by Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (1891)
"NOTICE OF EXCAVATIONS IN A burial mound OF THE VIKING TIME IN ORONSAY. BY MALCOLM
M'NEILL, FSA SCOT. On the 15th April 1891 Sir John M'Neill's attention was ..."
3. The Popular Science Monthly (1891)
"The ordinary burial mound consisted of a circular, rounded, ... The second kind
of burial mound is distinguished by having no wood and no burial chambers, ..."
4. Travels Amongst American Indians: Their Ancient Earthworks and Temples by Lindesay Brine (1894)
"Discoveries made in a burial mound.—Fortifications near Portsmouth.— Encampments
in the valley of the Scioto. THE great earthworks in Ohio are the subject ..."
5. The Popular Science Monthly by Harry Houdini Collection (Library of Congress) (1891)
"The ordinary burial mound consisted of a circular, rounded, ... The second kind
of burial mound is distinguished by having no wood and no burial chambers, ..."
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