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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
EMBASSY The residence and office of an ambassador. Preferred term 91849 -
EMBATTLED MOULDING A decorative moulding featuring a geometric pattern suggesting the crenelles and merlons of a battlement. Preferred term 137733 -
Embattlement Narrow term 137734 -
Emblem Narrow term - -
EMBOSSING STAMP A stamp used to emboss paper. Preferred term 95375 -
Embrasure Narrow term 137735 -
Embrasure Narrow term 94368 -
EMERGENCY COAST DEFENCE BATTERY A coastal battery constructed at short notice usually mounting a variety of artillery pieces. Preferred term 160397 -
EMERGENCY EXIT TUNNEL A tunnel with strengthened construction, used as an emergency exit from a civil defence building. Preferred term 142965 -
EMERGENCY FOOD CENTRE An establishment from which food is distributed to the public during wartime or similar states of emergency. Preferred term 140647 -
Emergency Hospital Emergency Medical Scheme Hospital (WWII). For epidemics use INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL. Narrow term 91850 -
EMERGENCY LANDING GROUND A prepared area of cleared ground on which an aircraft could make an emergency landing. Preferred term 160508 -
Emergency Medical Scheme Hospital Narrow term 91851 -
EMERGENCY PLANNING CENTRE A structure, building or room within a building, used by a local authority for the continuance of local government in the event of a military or civil emergency. Preferred term 100539 -
EMERGENCY STORE An establishment for the storage of food for use during wartime or similar states of emergency. Preferred term 167329 -
EMERGENCY WAR HEADQUARTERS A site, complex or building which has been converted for use as the headquarters for the civilian authorities in the event of a nuclear attack or major natural disaster destroying the seat of government. Preferred term 167085 -
EMERGENCY WARD A large room within a hospital set aside for emergency patients. Preferred term 103236 -
EMERGENCY WARD BLOCK Use for blocks in Emergency Medical Scheme hospitals (WWII). Preferred term 91852 -
EMERGENCY WATER SUPPLY A reservoir or tank used to hold a supply of water for fire-fighting purposes in the event of the main supply being damaged or cut off. Preferred term 140782 -
EMIGRANT SHIP A passenger vessel equipped to carry a large number of emigrants usually with large third class decks and plenty of cargo space. Preferred term - -
EMIGRANTS People who leave their native country to settle in another, often for financial or religious reasons. Preferred term 78993 -
Emporium Narrow term 91853 -
ENAMEL WORKS A building or site used in the production of enamelled goods. Preferred term 139028 -
ENAMELLING KILN A low-temperature oven for the firing of metallic-based colour onto pottery after glazing. Preferred term 91854 -
ENCLOSED CREMATION CEMETERY A cemetery of later prehistoric date comprising exclusively cremated human remains, some or all of which may be contained within pottery vessels. The cemetery area is partly or wholly surrounded by an earthwork bank and/or ditch. Preferred term 70057 -
ENCLOSED FIELD SYSTEM A system of individually enclosed fields. Preferred term 68638 -
ENCLOSED HUT CIRCLE SETTLEMENT A settlement showing evidence for one or more hut circles, enclosed by a distinct boundary ditch, wall, earth rampart or similar barrier. Characteristic of the later prehistoric period. Preferred term 68981 -
ENCLOSED OPPIDUM A site with one or more defensive earthworks, often at a river crossing incorporating natural features which define parts of the curtilage. Preferred term 68745 -
Enclosed Platform Settlement Use both terms. Narrow term 68982 -
Enclosed Port Narrow term 70831 -

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