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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
FIREWORKS Explosive devices which produce spectacular visual effects when ignited. Preferred term 83959 -
FIRING CHAMBER A protected chamber for investigating the controlled detonation and burning of explosive compounds, typically associated with a protected control room and high speed visual recording facilities. Preferred term 164381 -
Firing Loop Narrow term 94369 -
FIRING PLATFORM An area of a site or building providing a stable base for the firing of artillery pieces. Preferred term 143534 -
FIRING RANGE A piece of ground over which small arms or large artillery may be fired at targets. For rocket and missile firing use ROCKET TEST FACILITY. Preferred term 68867 -
FIRING RANGE BLOCKHOUSE A shelter on a firing range from which the wepaons testing can be viewed in safety. Preferred term 160511 -
Firing Range Shelter Narrow term 160512 -
FIRING STEP A cutting, bank or block positioned against the wall of a trench, fort, parapet etc. to allow riflemen to shoot over the crest of the wall or parapet from a standing position. Preferred term 139849 -
Firing Target Narrow term 83625 -
FIRST AID POST A building with first aid facilities to deal with accidents and other medical emergencies. Preferred term 94371 -
FIRST AID ROOM A room set aside for the initial treatment of injuries sustained for example in public amenities such as lidos. Preferred term 141910 -
First Class Battleship Narrow term - -
FIRST FLOOR HALL HOUSE A high status building of the medieval period, consisting of a hall and attached room at first floor level with rooms below possibly for storage or living accommodation for a lower status family. The first floor was accessed by an external staircase. Preferred term 91944 -
FIRST RATE SHIP OF THE LINE Preferred term - -
FISH Any of a large group of cold blooded vertebrates who live exclusively in water. Also can refer to the flesh of fish which is eaten. Preferred term 79002 -
FISH AND CHIP SHOP A shop where fish and chips are sold. Preferred term 71790 -
Fish Bone Narrow term - -
FISH CELLAR A building where fish are stored. Often taking the form of a single storey building with one room, but also may provide living accommodation for a fisherman above. Found mainly in the South West of England. Preferred term 69126 -
Fish Curing House Narrow term 91945 -
Fish Factory Narrow term 91946 -
FISH FARM A farm with a pond, river, lake or tanks where fish are kept and bred for commercial purposes. Preferred term 71726 -
FISH GARTH A holding tank/pen on a river or seashore for raising and preserving fish and/or for catching them easily. Preferred term 68594 -
FISH GORGE An object used to catch fish. The line is tied in the middle of the fish gorge which then lodges in the throat after the fish has swallowed it. Preferred term 97364 -
FISH HOOK A bent piece of metal or bone, often with a barb, which is tied to a line and used to catch fish. Preferred term 95471 -
FISH HOUSE A building used for the storage of fish. Preferred term 71758 -
FISH KETTLE A pan for cooking fish. Preferred term 100102 -
FISH LADDER A series of steps designed to enable fish to ascend a fall of water or a dam. Preferred term 91947 -
FISH LOCK A lock, often containing a fish ladder, which allows fish to swim upstream bypassing a weir or other obstacle. Preferred term 91948 -
FISH MARKET A market where fish is sold. Preferred term 87666 -
Fish Net Narrow term - -

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