Object types that the Scheme uses Page: 12

Object types that the Scheme uses

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
Ammunition Store		Narrow term	167070	-
AMORINO	A representation of a winged boy who represents Cupid or Love.	Preferred term	137282	-
AMPHIBIAN REMAINS	Use for the remains of any part of an amphibian.	Preferred term	100100	-
AMPHIBIOUS BASE	A site or building used for the storage and maintenance of both land and sea vehicles and from which terrestrial or maritime operations could be carried out.	Preferred term	162557	-
AMPHITHEATRE	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.	Preferred term	68811	-
AMPHORA	Storage vessel, usually a two handled narrow necked jar.	Preferred term	96750	-
AMPHORAE	Double-handled storage jars characterised by a long neck and long body used as food and wine containers and for carrying such goods as cargo, found on shipwrecks from Classical antiquity (Greek/Roman).	Preferred term	160136	-
AMPULLA	A miniature lead phial worn around the neck as a religious pilgrim sign, generally medieval.	Preferred term	95897	-
AMULET	A trinket worn as a protection against evil.	Preferred term	95896	-
AMULET CAPSULE	A case or container for an amulet.	Preferred term	95254	-
Amulet Ring	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Amulet Seal	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
AMUSEMENT ARCADE	A place for recreation with electronic game machines and gambling machines.	Preferred term	87697	-
AMUSEMENT PARK	A recreation ground with usually permanent structure. It usually contains rides such as ghost trains, helter skelter and roller coasters.	Preferred term	136910	-
Analemma	Use appropriate term.	Narrow term	137283	-
ANCHOR	A heavy weight used to moor a ship.	Preferred term	95457	-
ANCHOR AND COLLAR HINGE	A simple type of hinge used for large gates.	Preferred term	137284	-
ANCHOR BEAM	A beam the end of which is fixed beyond the upright it passes through.	Preferred term	137285	-
Anchor Stone		Narrow term	-	-
ANCHOR WORKS	A building or site used for the production of anchors.	Preferred term	139027	-
ANCHORAGE	A room over the vestry of a church, often thought to have been where anchorets lived.	Preferred term	137286	-
ANCHORAGE (MARITIME)	An area off the coast where ships anchor.	Preferred term	140084	-
Anchorage (Religious)		Narrow term	70503	-
ANCHORESSES CELL	A small dwelling for the solitary confinement of a pious reclusive religious woman or nun, often attached to the north wall of a church. A squint enabled the occupant to witness the Mass.	Preferred term	91034	-
Anchoret Cell		Narrow term	91035	-
Anchorhold		Narrow term	162832	-
ANCHORITE CELL	A small dwelling for the solitary confinement of a pious reclusive religious man or monk, often attached to the north wall of a church. A squint enabled the occupant to witness the Mass.	Preferred term	69962	-
ANCHORS	Structures, traditonally consisting of a long shank with two arms at one end and a ring to attach to cable at the other, used to hold a ship in one place by mooring it to the bottom of the sea. Usually made of stone or metal.	Preferred term	83135	-
ANCONE (CONSTRUCTION)	A projection left on a stone block to allow it to be hoisted into position.	Preferred term	137287	-
ANCONE (STRUCTURAL)	An ornamental bracket on either side of a doorway supporting a cornice.	Preferred term	137288	-