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dolmen n. Two large upright stones capped by a horizontal stone, usually regarded as a tomb; a cromlech. dolmenic, adj..
menhir n. A large stone set upright in ancient times - either alone or with others - as a monument or memorial; a standing megalith..
megalith n. A very large stone, esp. as used in prehistoric architecture; a menhir. megalithic, adj..
cist n. A prehistoric grave lined with stones and often having a lid of stone; a dolmen. cisted, cistic, adj. .
cairn n. A heap of stones set up as a monument or burial marker. cairned, cairny, adj. .

cromlech n. A prehistoric monument of rough stones supported in horizontal position by others; a dolmen.
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barrow n. A large mound of earth or stones placed over a burial site; a tumulus..
tumulus n. An ancient grave mound; a cairn or barrow.



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