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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
FORTIFIED MANOR HOUSE A manor house, which was granted a royal licence to crenellate. Preferred term 68876 -
Fortilace Narrow term 70889 -
FORTLET A fortified Roman site, usually under 1 hectare in area, strategically situated, housing small military patrols, often defended by a rampart, one or two ditches and a gate. Preferred term 68877 -
FORTRESS A major fortified place, often a town, capable of containing a large force. If Roman use LEGIONARY FORTRESS. Preferred term 68880 -
FORUM A large, rectangular open space at the centre of a Roman town, incorporating public spaces and a market area. Preferred term 68705 -
FOUGASSE A pit filled with rocks and metal, designed to be fired with an explosive charge. Preferred term 160529 -
Fougou Narrow term 70878 -
Foundation Where building foundation use specific site type where known. Narrow term 70892 -
FOUNDATION The lowest part, or base, of a structure, sometimes built into the ground, on which the weight of the whole rests. Preferred term 139775 -
FOUNDATION STONE A stone, usually inscribed, laid during a ceremony to commemorate the founding of a new building Preferred term 140407 -
Foundation Stone Narrow term - -
Foundling Hospital Narrow term 92015 -
Foundling Hospital Chapel Use both terms. Narrow term 92016 -
Foundling Hospital School Narrow term 92017 -
FOUNDRY A workshop or factory for casting metals. Preferred term 69228 -
FOUNTAIN An artificial aperture from which water springs. The water supply usually came from a lake or reservoir higher up in order to ensure the necessary flow and pressure. More recently fountains have been powered by pumps. Preferred term 69014 -
FOUNTAIN HOUSE A building, in a garden, park or open space, either housing a fountain or the machinery which powers one. Preferred term 92018 -
FOUR CENTRED ARCH A pointed arch which, on a plan, is shown to be constructed around four arcs: two centred below and two centred upon the springing line, which is the level at which the vertical sides of the arch begin to curve. Preferred term 137793 -
Four Centred Arch Bridge Narrow term 122497 -
Four Poster Narrow term 70893 -
FOUR POSTER STONE CIRCLE A stone circle featuring four upright stones standing at the corners of an irregular quadrilateral. The monument may feature more than 4 stones, overall, but the corner stones are often the most prominent. Preferred term 70192 -
FOURDRINIER MACHINE A machine for making paper in a continuous length. Preferred term 137794 -
FOURNEYRON WATER TURBINE An outward radial flow reaction water turbine. Preferred term 137795 -
FOURTH RATE SHIP OF THE LINE Preferred term - -
Fowl House Narrow term 92019 -
FOX COVERT A small area of managed woodland, created to provide cover for foxes. Preferred term 162873 -
Fox Hole Narrow term 94820 -
Fox Trap Narrow term 121263 -
Foyer Narrow term 137796 -
FRAGRANCE GARDEN A garden specifically planted with sweet smelling, fragrant plants. Preferred term 92020 -

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