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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
Fire Office Narrow term 91940 -
FIRE PIT A pit dug into the ground or a simple construction made of stone, brick or metal. Designed to contain a fire and prevent it from spreading, but can also be used to heat stone for breaking. Preferred term 151890 -
FIRE RAKE A small rake used to move the embers of a fire. Preferred term 97572 -
FIRE SCREEN A screen to intercept the heat from a fire. Preferred term 96184 -
FIRE SERVICE HEADQUARTERS A building, either purpose-built or modified, used for the co-ordination of the Fire Service. Preferred term 167324 -
FIRE SERVICES HEADQUARTERS A building, either purpose-built or modified, used for the co-ordination of the Fire Service. Preferred term 167086 -
FIRE SHOVEL A small shovel for adding or placing coals onto a fire. Preferred term 97500 -
FIRE STATION A civic building housing fire engines and a permanent fire-fighting force. Preferred term 68715 -
FIRE STONE Stone used to line a furnace or oven. Preferred term 96211 -
FIRE TENDER HOUSE A building, on an airfield, used to house a fire engine. Preferred term 160376 -
FIRE TENDER HOUSE (12563/40) A building, on an airfield, used to house a fire engine designed to Air Ministry drawing number 12563/40. Preferred term 160377 -
FIRE TENDER HOUSE (5342/42) A building, on an airfield, used to house a fire engine designed to Air Ministry drawing number 5342/42. Preferred term 160378 -
FIRE TONGS A pair of tongs used for placing coals onto a fire. Preferred term 97501 -
FIRE TRENCH A trench cut around a building or structure to prevent the spread of fire. Preferred term 160417 -
Fire Watchers Post Narrow term 94409 -
FIRE WINDOW A small window placed to cast light upon a fireplace. Preferred term 137770 -
FIREARM A weapon that fires missiles by means of explosives. Preferred term 95235 -
FIREBACK The heat-resistant wall, or sometimes decorative cast iron panel, at the back of a fireplace. Preferred term 138872 -
FIREBREAK A natural or man-made gap in vegetation or other combustible material that acts as a barrier to slow or stop the progress of a fire. Preferred term 151884 -
FIRELIGHTER FACTORY A factory used for the industrial manufacture of firelighters. Preferred term 143964 -
Firelock Narrow term - -
FIREPLACE The opening at the base of a chimney stack. Preferred term 137771 -
FIREPLACE FACTORY A factory manufacturing fireplaces. Preferred term 167358 -
FIREPROOF BUILDING A building constructed with the minimum amount of combustible materials. Preferred term 91941 -
FIREPROOF FACTORY A factory, mill or warehouse constructed with the minimum amount of combustible materials. Preferred term 91942 -
Fireproof Mill Narrow term 91943 -
Fireroad Narrow term 151887 -
FIRESHIP A small vessel used to attack other vessels and setting themselves and then the enemy alight. Preferred term - -
FIREWATCHERS POST A building or structure used to provide protection to an Air Raid Warden or firewatcher during an air raid, thus enabling the identification of the locations of fires caused by incendiary bombs in comparative safety. Preferred term 160226 -
FIREWOOD Wood which is used as fuel for fires. Preferred term 79001 -

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