An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c29.1076

v2.c29.1076

The pit circles are about 6 m to 18·5 m in diameter. The pits are either circular or oval on plan, about 2·4 to 3·6 m in diameter. The longer axis of the oval pits is e. to w. The periphery of the pits is approached by a short shallow ramp on the cist which is closed by a non-functional door slab or lime packing. A striking feature is that on the floor of the pit are found four stone slabs demarcating an oblong space 1·2 m by 90 cm, probably supporting the wooden posts of a bier, as suggested by the excavator. Pots and iron objects were placed on the floor, which was overlain by a layer of earth; over this were kept post-excarnate human skeletal remains.