The Forgotten Burial Grounds of Medieval Europe: Exploring the History of Supulchres

Supulchre is a term that was used in the past to describe a type of burial ground or cemetery that was located outside the walls of a city or town. The word "supulchre" is derived from the Latin words "super" meaning "above" and "pullus" meaning "grave".

In medieval Europe, it was common for churches and monasteries to establish supulchres on their grounds as a place for the burial of the dead. These burial grounds were often located outside the walls of the church or monastery, and were used for the interment of those who had died within the community.

The term "supulchre" is not commonly used today, and has been largely replaced by the word "cemetery". However, it can still be found in some historical texts and documents from the medieval period.