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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
ANGULAR NICHE	A niche in the corner of a structure.	Preferred term	137306	-
ANIMAL BELL	A bell worn by an animal, eg sheep, goats, cows and hawks, to inform the owner of the animal's position.	Preferred term	100046	-
Animal Bone		Narrow term	-	-
ANIMAL BREEDING FACILITY	A building or group of buildings designed for the breeding and rearing of animals, including fish and birds. Often include incubators and heated rooms.	Preferred term	118594	-
ANIMAL BURIAL	Deliberate interment of a complete, or substantially complete, animal. Use the object type thesaurus term ANIMAL REMAINS where skeleton is fragmentary.	Preferred term	70019	-
ANIMAL BURIAL PIT	A place where dead animals are buried.	Preferred term	140185	-
ANIMAL CAGE	A box or place of confinement for animals, made wholly or partly of wire, wood or bars of metal, so as to admit air and light.	Preferred term	78877	-
ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT	Equipment used in the care and upkeep of animals, usually used directly on the animal.	Preferred term	97156	-
ANIMAL CEMETERY	A burial site for animals.	Preferred term	87144	-
ANIMAL COLLAR	A band of material, often leather, or a chain or similar worn around the neck of an animal for identification and or restraint. Where this is part of harness use the specific harness term.	Preferred term	100047	-
ANIMAL CREMATORIUM	Place for the cremation of animals.	Preferred term	159214	-
ANIMAL DWELLING	Including accommodation for animals, birds, reptiles and fish in captivity.	Preferred term	91040	-
ANIMAL EQUIPMENT	Objects associated with the care and use of animals.	Preferred term	95054	-
ANIMAL FIGURE	A sculptural or decorative representation of an animal. Includes mythical and fantastical animals such as dragons, centaurs etc.	Preferred term	138971	-
ANIMAL FODDER	Food, usually hay or straw, kept for the feeding of animals.	Preferred term	84476	-
ANIMAL FOOD PROCESSING PLANT	Buildings used in the production of animal food.	Preferred term	152568	-
ANIMAL HAIR	Hair taken from animals and used in a variety of manufacturing processes.	Preferred term	78890	-
ANIMAL HAIR FACTORY	A building or complex where animal hair is processed, using a variety of means, for use in products such as brushes, mattresses etc.	Preferred term	159243	-
Animal Horn		Narrow term	-	-
ANIMAL HORN	The bony outgrowths found on the heads of mammals used for display or combat used for a variety of purposes.	Preferred term	109033	-
ANIMAL HOUSE	Living quarters for animals, birds, etc, as pets or for observation, entertainment, etc.	Preferred term	78167	-
ANIMAL MEMORIAL	A monument commemorating an animal.	Preferred term	91041	-
ANIMAL MICRO REMAINS	Use for microscopic animal remains.	Preferred term	100097	-
Animal Pound		Narrow term	70506	-
ANIMAL POWER SITE	Buildings and structures associated with the use of animals to generate power.	Preferred term	91042	-
ANIMAL PRODUCT SITE	Buildings or sites used in the production of items derived from the parts of animals not used for consumption.	Preferred term	91043	-
ANIMAL PRODUCTS	Products derived from the carcasses or hides of animals. Includes bone and ivory products, blubber and grease but not meat.	Preferred term	78891	-
ANIMAL QUARANTINE CENTRE	A building complex, usually including kennels and cages and built close to a port or airport, in which animals can be securely held, for a designated period, to ensure that they are not carrying any infectious diseases which could be spread to others.	Preferred term	121258	-
ANIMAL REMAINS	The remains of any part of any animal. Use specific term where possible.	Preferred term	95074	-
ANIMAL SANCTUARY	A place where injured or endangered animals are kept and looked after.	Preferred term	94086	-