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These terms are from the FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Forum on Information Standards in Heritage - FISH).

Term Scope note Term type SENESCHAL URI Other URI
CURTAIN Hanging drapery used to cover an opening eg a window, often decorative. Preferred term 96539 -
Curtain Narrow term 91688 -
CURTAIN FITTING An object which supports or is attached to a curtain. Preferred term 96541 -
Curtain Frontier Works Narrow term 70778 -
Curtain Frontiers Narrow term 70897 -
CURTAIN WALL A wall between two towers or pavilions, usually surrounding a building, and often forming a major part of the defences. Preferred term 71391 -
CURTAIN WALL A wall connecting two pavilions, bastions, towers etc.. Preferred term 137661 -
CURVILINEAR ENCLOSURE A monument consisting of an area of land enclosed by a ditch, bank, wall, palisade or similar barrier, where the boundary follows an irregular curving course. Preferred term 70355 -
CUSHION Bag filled with soft stuffing used to support the body. Preferred term 96542 -
CUSHION CAPITAL A cube-shaped capital with its lower corners rounded to facilitate the transition from the circular shaft below to the square abacus it supports. Preferred term 137662 -
CUSTOM HOUSE An office, particularly at a seaport, at which customs are collected. Preferred term 69450 -
Customs And Excise Office Narrow term 91689 -
CUSTOMS BOAT A small vessel used as transport for customs officers. Preferred term - -
CUSTOMS LOOKOUT A building or site from which a watch can be kept to prevent the illegal import/export of goods. Preferred term 91690 -
Customs Post Narrow term 91691 -
CUTLASS A flat heavy slightly curved blade. Preferred term 95181 -
Cutlers Hall Narrow term 94421 -
CUTLERY Hand held instruments which assist in the holding, cutting and eating of food. Preferred term 96768 -
CUTLERY Metal knives, forks and spoons, carried either as an export cargo or for crew and/or passengers. Preferred term 141854 -
CUTLERY WORKS A site containing a forge for the manufacture of cutlery. Preferred term 69221 -
CUTLERY WORKSHOP A place where metal knives and edge cutting tools were manufactured. Preferred term 91692 -
CUTTER A small one masted craft, often using oars as well as sails. Preferred term - -
Cutting Blade Narrow term - -
CUTTING EQUIPMENT Equipment used primarily to cut, slice, chop etc, using an implement with one or more sharp edges. Preferred term 97146 -
Cutting Flake Narrow term - -
CUTWATER The wedge shaped end of a bridge pier designed to break the current of water. Preferred term 137663 -
CYCLE LANE An area of a carriageway, usually delimited by road markings, for the sole use of bicycles. Preferred term 160193 -
CYCLE PATH A path, or marked lane, designated for use by cyclists. Preferred term 159180 -
CYCLE RACK A structure used for the secure storage of bicycles. Preferred term 141851 -
Cycle Track Narrow term 163016 -

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