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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
Field Wall Use both terms. Narrow term 70853 -
FIELDWORK A usually temporary earthwork or fortification, the latter constructed by military forces operating in the field. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68866 -
Fife Narrow term - -
FIFTH RATE SHIP OF THE LINE Preferred term - -
FIG HOUSE A greenhouse for the growing of figs. Preferred term 91931 -
Fighter Aerodrome Narrow term 163023 -
FIGHTER COMMAND STATION An airfield, and associated structures, used by one or more fighter squadrons. Preferred term 160510 -
FIGHTER PEN A turf-covered mound in a curvilinear E-shape, and hard-standing to take an aircraft. There were usually an access point to an air raid shelter at the rear. In use during WW2 Preferred term 160127 -
FIGHTER SATELLITE STATION WATCH OFFICE A small single storey structure with just one room containing a pyrotechnic cupboard and built of rendered brick with a flat reinforced concrete roof Preferred term 140540 -
FIGS Soft, pear-shaped fruits of the Ficus carica tree. They can be eaten fresh or dried. Preferred term 79000 -
FIGUREHEAD A carving, often a bust or full-length figure, originally found above a ship's cutwater. Use as an external feature only. Preferred term 91932 -
FIGUREHEAD A carved bust, figure or representation usually fixed to the bow of a ship. Preferred term 95761 -
FIGURINE A small carved or sculpted figure. Preferred term 95824 -
FILE A tool, usually metal, with roughened surfaces in the form of very small teeth. Preferred term 96930 -
FILEMAKERS WORKSHOP A place where metal-cutting hand files were made. Preferred term 91933 -
FILLET A plain, narrow moulding or area, sometimes projecting, separating two decorated mouldings or features such as the vertical grooves on a fluted column. Preferred term 137768 -
FILLING FACTORY A factory where explosives and the components of munitions of all types are brought together for assembly. Preferred term 99574 -
Filling Station Narrow term 91934 -
Film Library Narrow term 93992 -
FILM SET Purpose built or modified structure used for scenery in a film. Preferred term 143228 -
FILM STUDIO A building or complex of buildings where cinematographic films are produced. Preferred term 91935 -
FILTER BED A tank or pond containing a layer of sand etc, for filtering large quantities of liquid. Preferred term 87958 -
FILTER HOUSE A building containing apparatus for the removal of large pieces of detritus from a water supply. Preferred term 91936 -
FINDSPOT The approximate location at which stray finds of artefacts were found. Index with object name. Preferred term 94296 -
Fine Art Academy Narrow term 91937 -
FINERY A building used for the decarburizing of pig iron to produce wrought iron. Preferred term 69227 -
FINGER POST A signpost, usually placed at a juntion or crossroads, bearing a number of individual signs radiating outward from the post to indicate locations in several directions. Preferred term 70857 -
FINGER RING A circular band, usually metal, worn on the finger for ornamentation. Preferred term 96691 -
Fingerboard Narrow term - -
Finial Narrow term - -

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