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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
HAMLET Small settlement with no ecclesiastical or lay administrative function. Preferred term 68985 -
Hammel Narrow term 92189 -
HAMMER A machine in which a heavy block of metal is used for beating, breaking or driving something. Preferred term 103877 -
HAMMER A blunt headed instrument used for striking objects. Preferred term 96477 -
HAMMER BEAM A short beam that projects into a roof space from the foot of a principal rafter to receive a hammer post and, often, an arched brace. Preferred term 137845 -
HAMMER BEAM TRUSS A truss with transverse timbers, like a tie-beam from which the middle section has been removed, supported on braces and carrying hammer-posts and braces that carry the open structure of the roof. Preferred term 137846 -
Hammer Head Narrow term - -
HAMMER MILL A mill, including a forge and powered hammers where hot metal is shaped by hammering and rolling. Preferred term 159233 -
HAMMER POND Pond, created specifically for providing power to water-powered forges, blast furnaces, helve or other hammers. Preferred term 69235 -
HAMMER POST A vertical timber resting on a hammer beam and forming a triangle between it and a principal. Preferred term 137847 -
HAMMERBEAM ROOF A roof consisting of trusses that have a pair of brackets supporting the hammer posts that in turn support the rafters. Preferred term 143336 -
Hammerhead Crane Narrow term 92192 -
HAMMERSTONE A stone used as a hammer in making stone tools. Preferred term 96938 -
HAND BELLS Bells used either as a percussion instrument or for other purposes such as calling attention, marking time periods etc. Preferred term 159341 -
HAND CRANE A mechanism used for lifting and lowering weights, operated by hand. Preferred term 92194 -
HAND LUGGAGE A container, capable of being carried by hand, often for carrying such items as clothes, keys, money, etc. Preferred term 97238 -
HAND MIRROR A mirror designed to be held by hand. Preferred term 96702 -
HAND PUMP A hand operated mechanism used to raise and move water, liquids, compressed gases etc. Preferred term 70452 -
HANDAXE A tool of flint or other stone, usually worked bifacially, and thought to be a fairly general purpose tool. Preferred term 96374 -
HANDBALL WALL A wall used in the game of handball. Preferred term 92195 -
Handbell Narrow term - -
HANDCRAFT HUT A prefabricated structure consisting of trough shaped asbestos sheets bolted together to form a seven sided building in section with end walls of rendered brick. Manufactured from 1942 by the Universal Asbestos Company for use as airfield accommodation. Preferred term 159301 -
HANDGUN A gun designed to be held in one hand. It has a short barrel length compared to long guns. Preferred term 100016 -
Handicapped Childrens Home Disused term: A place where physically and mentally handicapped children are cared for. Narrow term 92196 -
Handicapped Peoples Home A disused term for a place where people who are physically disabled and/or have learning difficulties are cared for. Narrow term 130213 -
HANDKERCHIEF A piece of fabric for wiping the nose, face or hands. Preferred term 96703 -
HANDLE The part of an object by which it is held when in use, being moved or carried. Preferred term 137067 -
Handle House Narrow term 71792 -
HANDLING HOUSE Workshop for placing handles on mugs, teapots, etc. Preferred term 92197 -
Handrail Narrow term 146442 -

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