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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
FERRIS WHEEL A large, vertical revolving wheel with passenger cars or pods on the periphery used to give a bird's eye view of the surrounding area. Preferred term 136730 -
FERRULE A metal collar or cap to strengthen the end of tubes, sticks, shafts, etc. Use with specific object name where known eg spear and ferrule. Preferred term 96261 -
FERRY A vessel designed for the transport of persons and goods from one place to another an a regular schedule of sailings. Covers both chain ferries and roll on roll off ships. Preferred term - -
FERRY CROSSING A route across a river, or lake. Use only for small inland ferries and index with LANDING POINT/STAGE/STEPS or PIER where known. Preferred term 139645 -
FERRY CROSSING SHELTER A structure providing protection from the elements to passengers waiting to board a ferry service at a dock, riverside, harbour or quay. Preferred term 142076 -
FERRY TERMINAL An area of a port, dock or harbour, often including buildings for passport control and customs, where passengers and vehicles using ferry services can embark/disembark and where supplies can be taken on board. Preferred term 87456 -
FERRYKEEPERS COTTAGE The residence of a ferrykeeper. Preferred term 71469 -
FERTILIZER Substances, either natural or man-made, used to make soil more fertile. Preferred term 110933 -
FERTILIZER AND WASTE Includes chemical and natural fertilizers and waste products. use more specific term. Preferred term 110934 -
Fertilizer Plant Narrow term 111553 -
FERTILIZER STOREHOUSE A building used to store fertilizers. Preferred term 111515 -
FERTILIZER WORKS A building or site used for the production of both chemical and organic fertilizer. Preferred term 111513 -
FETTER A shackle for the feet. Preferred term 99625 -
Fever Hospital Narrow term 91928 -
FEVER WARD An area of a building or complex, such as a workhouse, hospital or prison used to house infirm inmates suffering from fever. Preferred term 141428 -
Fiberglass Works Narrow term 164384 -
FIBREGLASS WORKS A factory used to manufacture fibreglass. Preferred term 164382 -
Fibula Narrow term - -
FICHU A triangle of cloth worn by ladies to cover the shoulders, neck and throat. Preferred term 100079 -
FIDDLE A stringed musical instrument, usually played with a bow. Preferred term 95479 -
Fiddle Key Nail Narrow term - -
FIELD An area of land, often enclosed, used for cultivation or the grazing of livestock. Preferred term 68623 -
FIELD BARN An isolated barn, cow house or shelter shed with a hayloft. Typically found in areas where farmsteads and fields were sited at a long distance from each other. Preferred term 71384 -
FIELD BOUNDARY The limit line of a field. Preferred term 68625 -
FIELD CENTRE Building used for field studies and outdoor pursuits in the countryside and in an urban context. Preferred term 91929 -
Field Clearance Cairn Narrow term 70713 -
FIELD DRAIN An unsocketed earthenware or porous concrete pipe laid end to end unjointed so as to drain the ground. Preferred term 91930 -
Field House Narrow term 71605 -
FIELD KITCHEN A temporary kitchen set up in the field providing food for troops. Use with MILITARY CAMP if existence of this is known. Preferred term 78189 -
FIELD SYSTEM A group or complex of fields which appear to form a coherent whole. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68633 -

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