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Thesaurus Term/Concept: AMPHITHEATRE

Identifier 68811
Class MONUMENT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note An oval or circular structure with seats rising in tiers around a central open space. Used for religious ceremonies, entertainment, training and armed combat contests.

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Context Record
Monument Type MEX17117 Site of conjectured Roman amphitheatre, reinterpreted as an octagonal temple and precinct, Borough Field, Great Chesterford (Monument)