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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
DENTIL One of a series of small, rectangular blocks arranged like a row of teeth, projecting from the lower part of a cornice in many classical orders. Preferred term 137676 -
DEPARTMENT STORE A large shop supplying many kinds of goods from various departments. Preferred term 71698 -
DEPENDENT CHAPEL A place of worship for the sect known as 'Cokelers', formed circa 1850 by John Sirgood. Most aspects of Dependent belief are fairly orthodox within the Arminian traditions of Protestant dissent. Chapels can be found in Sussex, Surrey, London and Kent. Preferred term 147267 -
Depository Narrow term 91711 -
DEPOT A building or site used as a storage and distribution centre. Preferred term 162796 -
DEPOT SHIP A ship acting as a base for smaller vessels and or submarines. Preferred term - -
Depression Narrow term 70791 -
Derasar Narrow term 162753 -
DERRICK A structure consisting of a vertical mast and a horizontal boom operated by cables on a separate engine or motor. Used for hoisting and moving heavy loads or objects. Preferred term 91712 -
DERRICK A machine for hoisting or moving heavy weights, consisting of a spar or boom set up obliquely, with its head steadied by guys, and furnished with suitable tackle and purchases. Preferred term 137677 -
Deserted Hamlet Narrow term 95052 -
Deserted Medieval Village Narrow term 70792 -
DESERTED SETTLEMENT An abandoned settlement, usually of the Medieval period, often visible only as earthworks or on aerial photographs. Preferred term 97280 -
Deserted Village Narrow term 69003 -
DESK A flat surface often with drawers used for working upon. Preferred term 100107 -
Despence Narrow term 91713 -
DESTROYER A very fast small warship, armed with small calibre guns and torpedoes. Used for attacking enemy vessels, escort duties and anti submarine duties. Preferred term - -
Detached Cemetery Narrow term 70671 -
DETACHED COLUMN An unengaged, or free-standing, column. Preferred term 138860 -
DETACHED HOUSE A free-standing house, not joined to another on either side. Preferred term 91714 -
Detention Centre Narrow term 91715 -
Detonation Chamber Narrow term 164379 -
Devalayam Narrow term 162757 -
Devasthanam Narrow term 162758 -
DEVIANT BURIAL An interment of a human body that displays unusual burial practice such as positioning of the body, decapitation, dismemberment or over-secure burial. Preferred term 151680 -
DEWPOND A shallow pond, often artificial, fed by the condensation of water from the air, occuring on high land which has no other adequate water supply. Preferred term 68581 -
DHARMA HALL A space in a Buddist building that is used for teaching Dharma/Dhamma - the teachings of Buddha. Preferred term 170001 -
Diaconicon Narrow term 137678 -
DIADEM A band worn around the head to denote sovereignty. Preferred term 95929 -
DIAGONAL BUTTRESS A buttress placed at the exterior corner of a building, forming a 135 degree angle with the walls it supports. Preferred term 137679 -

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