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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
FLORINS Originally gold coins issued in Florence, but later used for various coins issued on the continent. In modern Britain, the two shilling piece. Preferred term 109073 -
Florists Shop Narrow term 91978 -
FLOTATION UNIT 20th century plant for separating minerals using variations in water-repellent properties under controlled chemical conditions. Survives as ruins of buildings or tanks. Preferred term 143709 -
FLOUR A soft, powder used in the manufacture of bread and foodstuffs, obtained by grinding wheat or other grain. Preferred term 79008 -
FLOUR MILL A factory where flour was produced for use in food products. Preferred term 69128 -
FLOUR MILL A machine, usually contained in a building called a flour mill which reduces grain into constituent parts or µstreams╞ which include flour. For a Flour Mill buliding use FLOUR MILL in Monument Type. Preferred term 164128 -
FLOWER BED A plot of earth used for the raising of flowers and shrubs. Preferred term 91979 -
FLOWER BOX A stone, terracotta, wooden or metal receptacle used to grow flowers in. Preferred term 91980 -
Flower Conservatory Narrow term 91981 -
FLOWER GARDEN A garden in which flower beds are the primary focal point. Preferred term 82817 -
FLOWER MARKET An outdoor or indoor place where flowers were sold. Preferred term 91982 -
FLOWER POT A container in which plants are grown. Preferred term 96369 -
FLUE A passageway, duct or pipe used for the conveyance of heat, gasses, smoke or air. Preferred term 69119 -
FLUE A duct or channel for hot air to travel through. Preferred term 137783 -
FLUE TILE A hollow or rectangular block which acts as a flue allowing the passage of gases or heat. Preferred term 96007 -
FLUORSPAR MINE When a secondary mineral, use term for product type, eg. LEAD MINE. Preferred term 78209 -
FLUORSPAR WORKINGS A site where fluorspar or fluoride of calcium, often used as a flux by copper-ore smelters, is extracted from an open cast mine. Preferred term 78210 -
FLUSHWORK The use of knapped flint applied to a wall to form a decorative pattern. Preferred term 137784 -
FLUTE A pipe in which air is made to vibrate by blowing across an edge, including transverse flutes and recorders. Preferred term 95480 -
FLUTING A concave groove or series of grooves. Preferred term 137785 -
FLY BOAT Flat bottomed Dutch boat of the sixteenth to nineteenth centuries with two masts. Used for coastal work. Preferred term - -
Flying Boat Hangar Narrow term 162701 -
Flying Boat Shed Narrow term 162700 -
FLYING BOAT STATION A complex of buildings at a seaport, comprising of a terminal building, landing pier and hangars, used for the embarkation of passengwers and/or freight on flying boat services during the 1930's-50's. Preferred term 97278 -
Flying Boat Warehouse Narrow term 91983 -
FLYING BUTTRESS A buttress set away from the structure it supports, joined to it by an arch. Preferred term 137786 -
FLYING CLUB Buildings and structures associated with a private aviation club undertaken as a leisure pursuit. Usually situated on or near an airfield. Preferred term 140366 -
Flying Clubhouse Narrow term 163054 -
FLYING SHUTTLE A device patented in 1733 for speeding up the weaving of cloth. Preferred term 137787 -
FLYOVER A bridge for carrying a road or railway over another. Preferred term 91984 -

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