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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
HERMITAGE (GARDEN) A garden building usually in a secluded spot, resembling a hermit's dwelling and built as a resting place, retreat or viewing point. Preferred term 159185 -
HERMITAGE (RELIGIOUS) A small hut, dwelling or cave, usually in a secluded spot, in which a hermit lived. Hermits chose to live solitary lives often due to religious motives. Preferred term 70099 -
HERRING Fish of the family Clupeidae, common to the North Atlantic. They are caught for food. Preferred term 79036 -
HERRINGBONE STUDDING Studding in which the studs are at an inclined angle to the posts. Preferred term 137856 -
HESLOP STEAM ENGINE A rotative beam steam engine patented in 1790. Preferred term 137857 -
HEXAGONAL PLAN A building or structure with a six-sided plan. Preferred term 137858 -
HIDE A shelter, sometimes camouflaged, for the observation of birds and animals at close quarters. Preferred term 92233 -
Hide And Skin Works Narrow term 92234 -
HIDES Animal skins, either raw or dressed which are used in the tanning industry to produce leather. Preferred term 79037 -
HIDING PLACE A place used to hide something or someone. Preferred term 92235 -
High Block Narrow term 147251 -
HIGH BREASTSHOT WHEEL A waterwheel where the water enters below the top of the wheel but above the axle. Preferred term 92236 -
High Commission Building Narrow term 92237 -
HIGH CROSS A churchyard or memorial cross set on a long shaft. Preferred term 70763 -
HIGH LIGHT A lighthouse whose lantern is sufficiently high to be seen at a long range and above low lying cloud or fog. In locations where varying weather conditions occur a High Light is usually accompanied by a LOW LIGHT built alongside or nearby. Preferred term 92238 -
High Rise Block Narrow term 92239 -
High Rise Block Of Flats Narrow term 147253 -
High School Narrow term 103152 -
HIGH SECURITY PRISON An establishment where offenders who have committed the most serious crimes, e.g. serial killers, are confined. Preferred term 92240 -
Higher Elementary School Narrow term 92241 -
Higher Grade School Narrow term 100230 -
HILL FIGURE A giant figure of a man or animal carved on chalk hillsides in southern England. Preferred term 68768 -
HILLFORT A hilltop enclosure bounded by one or more substantial banks, ramparts and ditches. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68855 -
HILLSLOPE ENCLOSURE An enclosure defined by a single bank and entrance. They occur on every type of ground, although they favour sheltered, valley side locations. Smaller and usually less well defended than hillforts they are thought to be settlements of Iron Age date. Preferred term 169983 -
HILLTOP ENCLOSURE A substantial area of ground surrounded by slight univallate earthwork often interpreted as stock enclosures or as sites where agricultural produce was stored. Preferred term 68583 -
HINAIDI AIRCRAFT SHED A semi-permanent ahed designed to Air Ministry specification 1136/27 as a quick and cheap hangar for stations overseas Preferred term 140491 -
HINDS HALL A dining hall for the use of seasonal labourers. Preferred term 137859 -
Hindu Mandir Narrow term 162756 -
HINDU TEMPLE A place of worship for followers of Hinduism. Preferred term 94405 -
HINGE A movable joint, usually consisting of two plates joined by a pin, that fastens a door, gate, window etc. to its frame and allows it to open and shut. Preferred term 137860 -

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