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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
FINIAL The shaped projection on the top of a newel post or at the apex of a gable. Preferred term 137769 -
FININGS WORKS A factory used for the processing of isinglass, a product obtained from the swim bladders of sturgeon and used in the brewing industry as part of the process for clearing wine and beer. Preferred term 110554 -
FINISHING HOUSE A building or area where processes like bleaching, dressing, etc, are conducted under one roof. Preferred term 91938 -
FINISHING SHOP A place where a product is given any finishing processes before being despatched to the user. Preferred term 84593 -
FINISHING WORKS A large scale works for cloth finishing processes. Preferred term 87471 -
Fipple Flute Narrow term - -
Fire Bar Narrow term - -
FIRE BASKET An enclosed container to hold coals or logs of a fire. Preferred term 96179 -
Fire Beacon Narrow term 70569 -
Fire Belt Narrow term 151886 -
FIRE BRICK A brick made of clay which is difficult to fuse, used in boilers and fireplaces. Preferred term 96070 -
FIRE BRICKS Bricks capable of withstanding heat without burning. Used to line fireplaces, kilns etc. Preferred term 82910 -
FIRE CLAY Clay used in the manufacture of fire bricks. Preferred term 87276 -
FIRE CLAY WORKS A building or site used for the production of bricks and other items, from a clay with refractory properties. Preferred term 69061 -
Fire Control Radar Narrow term 94414 -
FIRE COVER A guard or cover put in front of a fire to prevent embers or flames setting fire to a building. Preferred term 97554 -
FIRE DOG A pair of uprights supporting a crosspiece. Often very decorative, fire dogs were probably used as a spit or to hold pots over the fire. Preferred term 96202 -
FIRE ENGINE HOUSE The carriage house or garage for a fire engine - especially those built by insurance companies or industrial concerns. Preferred term 71623 -
FIRE FAN A fan designed to fan the coals of a fire to increase the oxygen around the coals and thus to help the fire burn. Preferred term 97571 -
FIRE FENDER A piece of metal in front of a fire to stop embers rolling onto the carpet. Preferred term 97565 -
FIRE FIGHTING TUG A tug equipped with water tanks and pumps for fighting fires at sea or on the shore line. Preferred term - -
FIRE FIGHTING VESSEL A vessel equipped with water tanks and pumps for fighting fires at sea or on the shore line. Preferred term - -
FIRE GRATE A horizontal pierced metal object upon which to hold the coals of a fire. Preferred term 96204 -
Fire Grid Narrow term - -
Fire Guard Narrow term - -
FIRE HOOK A tool used to pull down burning structures. Preferred term 96208 -
FIRE HYDRANT A large discharge pipe with a valve for drawing water from a water main. Used to help extinguish fires. Preferred term 91939 -
FIRE IRON Tools used to maintain a fire. Preferred term 97450 -
Fire Line Narrow term 151885 -
FIRE MARK A wall plate used by insurance companies to identify insured property. Preferred term 96205 -

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