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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
HINGE Movable joint attached to fixtures and fittings to enable opening and closure of eg a door. Preferred term 96271 -
Hinge Cylinder Narrow term - -
Hinge Dowel Narrow term - -
Hinge Pivot Narrow term - -
Hinge Strap Narrow term - -
HIP RAFTER A rafter set at the corner of a hipped roof, to take the upper end of a common rafter. Preferred term 137861 -
HIPPED ROOF A ridged roof that slopes on all four sides. Preferred term 137862 -
HIPPOPOTAMUS HOUSE A building used to accommodate hippopotami. Preferred term 94058 -
HIPPOSANDAL A form of temporary horseshoe, of Roman date, used when unshod animals were brought onto metalled roads. Usually consists of flat plate, winged sides and hooked heel. Preferred term 95700 -
HISTOLOGY DEPARTMENT A hospital department for the identification and treatment of skin tissue disorders. Preferred term 97696 -
HISTORICAL SITE Site with important historical association. Preferred term 68769 -
Hlaew Narrow term 70959 -
Hnaftafl Marker Narrow term - -
HNEFATAFL MARKER A gaming piece for the Viking game of Hnefatafl. Preferred term 100193 -
Hoar Stone Narrow term 70604 -
HOARD A collection of objects deliberately grouped together and hidden. Preferred term 97498 -
HOARDING (FENCING) A temporary fence of boards, often enclosing a building on which posters and bills are attached. Preferred term 92243 -
HOARDING (FORTIFICATION) A temporary, usually roofed, wooden structure placed on the ramparts or walls of a castle to improve the defenders field of fire along the length of a wall. Preferred term 159218 -
HOB NAIL A metal stud hammered into the sole of footwear to provide grip. Preferred term 96577 -
HOBBLE A rope, clog or fetter used to limit the movement of animals through the tying of two or more feet together. Preferred term 95663 -
HOCKEY PITCH A playing area for the game of hockey. May be a grass or artificial surface. Preferred term 92244 -
HOE A tool used for weeding and breaking up the ground prior to planting. Preferred term 95782 -
Hoffman Kiln Narrow term 92245 -
HOFFMANN KILN A kiln principally used in brick making which gives a continuous operation. Preferred term 143476 -
Hogback Narrow term 70960 -
HOGBACK STONE A North country memorial imitating a wattled hut decorated with formalized bears or snakes. Preferred term 70085 -
Hogg Cote A pen or enclosure for hoggs (yearling sheep, not pigs). Narrow term 92246 -
Hogg House For the housing of hoggs (yearling sheep, not pigs). Narrow term 92247 -
HOGGERY A yard for pigs. Preferred term 92248 -
HOIST A mechanical lift or elevator, used to lift goods, etc. Preferred term 70375 -

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