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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
HELIOCHRONOMETER A sundial capable of giving an accurate reading of standard time to the minute. Preferred term 140803 -
Helm Narrow term - -
HELM ROOF A roof with four sloping sides, rising from four gables, joining at the apex like a pyramid. Preferred term 137855 -
HELMET A defensive or protective covering for the head. Preferred term 95183 -
Helmet Cheekpiece Narrow term - -
HELTER SKELTER A fairground ride, often a permanent structure, consisting of a tower with an internal staircase and an external spiral shaped slide. Preferred term 162990 -
HELVE HAMMER A cast iron hammer used for shingling iron or making heavy forgings. Preferred term 92221 -
HEMMEL A small roofed shelter for cattle without tethering point or stalls, but with a small yard attached. It is often detached from the main range of farm buildings. Preferred term 78141 -
HEMP A herbaceous plant grown for its fibre and marijuana, a drug derivative. The fibres are used in the manufacture of rope. Preferred term 79035 -
HEMP MILL A factory where hemp, the woody stalk of the hemp plant, used for the making of coarse cloth and cordage, was processed. Preferred term 69309 -
HEMP STORE A building used for the storage of rope made from the fibrous stems of the hemp plant. Preferred term 92222 -
HEN BATTERY A series of cages in which hens are confined for intensive egg laying. Preferred term 92223 -
Hen Cote Narrow term 92224 -
Hen House Narrow term 92225 -
HENGE Circular or sub-circular enclosure defined by a bank and (usually internal) ditch, with one or two (rarely more) entrances. Of ceremonial/ritual function, they contain a variety of internal features including timber or stone circles. Preferred term 70096 -
HENGE ENCLOSURE A late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age earthwork enclosure distinguished from a henge primarily by its larger size, irregular shape, and greater complexity of internal features. Preferred term 70097 -
HENGIFORM MONUMENT A small, circular Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age enclosure which bears a morphological resemblance to henges, but may belong to another category of circular earthwork-defined monuments, or is enclosed by something other than a bank and ditch. Preferred term 70098 -
HERALDIC DEVICE An heraldic design depicting armorial bearings. Preferred term 96426 -
Heraldic Office Narrow term 92226 -
Heralds College Narrow term 92227 -
HERB DISTILLERY A distillery for the manufacture of perfumes from herbs. Preferred term 92228 -
HERB GARDEN A garden for the cultivation of herbs used for medicinal or culinary purposes. Preferred term 84017 -
HERBACEOUS BORDER A long bed planted with perennial flowers and plants. Preferred term 82819 -
HERBAL BREWERY A plsce were herbal beers are brewed. Preferred term 167017 -
HERBARIUM A building or room containing a collection of preserved plants (usually pressed and dried specimens). Preferred term 92229 -
HERDERS HOUSE The residence of a herder. Preferred term 94404 -
Herdsmans Cottage Narrow term 162985 -
Heritage Centre Narrow term 84701 -
HERM A pedestal terminating in a head or bust of Hermes or some other deity. Preferred term 92230 -
Hermes Narrow term 92231 -

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