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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
Gate Pier Narrow term - -
Gate Pillar Narrow term - -
Gate Post Narrow term 78269 -
GATE TOWER A tower, containing a gate, built into the walls of a town, castle or similar fortification. Preferred term 71783 -
GATEHOUSE A gateway with one or more chambers over the entrance arch; the flanking towers housing stairs and additional rooms. Use with wider site type where known. Preferred term 70372 -
Gatehouse Chapel Use both terms. Narrow term 92106 -
Gatekeepers Cottage Narrow term 92107 -
Gatekeepers House Narrow term 92108 -
Gatekeepers Lodge Narrow term 92109 -
GATEMANS HUT A small building used by a gatekeeper. Preferred term 92110 -
Gateway Narrow term - -
GATEWAY A substantial structure supporting or surrounding a gate. May be ornate or monumental, and have associated structures such as lodges, tollbooths, guard houses etc. Preferred term 70908 -
GATEWAY A form of entrance closed by a gate. Preferred term 137821 -
GAUGE A graduated vessel or instrument for gauging or measuring the force or quantity of a fluctuating object, such as rainfall, tide, wind etc. Preferred term 95360 -
GAUGE HOUSE A building on a river or canal in which the water levels are controlled. Preferred term 71573 -
GAUGING STATION Canal docks where the freeboard of a boat was marked. By placing increasing ton weights at 4 points around the boat, its displacement could be marked for toll purposes. Preferred term 149206 -
GAUNTLET Armoured covering to protect the hand and wrist. Preferred term 95187 -
GAZEBO A garden house situated to provide a commanding view. Preferred term 69021 -
GELATINE WORKS (ANIMAL PRODUCT) A works producing gelatine from animal products for use as a culinary setting agent and in the photography, dyeing, brewing and glue industries. For explosives use GELATINE WORKS (EXPLOSIVE) Preferred term 110553 -
GELATINE WORKS (EXPLOSIVE) A factory or works principally engaged in the manufacture of blasing or explosive gelatine. Preferred term 130553 -
GELIGNITE WORKS A factory or works principally engaged in the manufacture of the explosive Gelignite. Preferred term 99576 -
GEMSTONE A precious or semi precious stone used within jewellery. Preferred term 95108 -
GEMSTONES Cut or uncut stones, usually intended to be set into jewellery, and including precious gems, e.g. diamonds, sapphires, or semi-precious materials, e.g. quartz, agate, amber. Preferred term 141916 -
GENERAL BAPTIST CHAPEL A place of worship for General Baptists, a movement established by John Smyth in 1603 and which grew out of the original Baptist church. They believed in free will and are often referred to simply as Baptists. Preferred term 92111 -
GENERAL CARGO Use for cargoes which are not specified. Preferred term 79013 -
GENERAL HOSPITAL A non-specialist hospital dealing in general medical and surgical treatment. Preferred term 92112 -
General Post Office Narrow term 92113 -
GENERAL SERVICE AEROPLANE REPAIR SHED 1st World War end-opening aeroplane hangar. Preferred term 146330 -
GENERAL SERVICE AEROPLANE SHED 1st World War end-opening aeroplane hangar. Preferred term 146328 -
GENERAL SERVICE FLIGHT SHED 1st World War end-opening aeroplane hangar. Preferred term 146327 -

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