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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
HOLDEN COMBER A wool combing machine for very fine wools. Preferred term 137863 -
HOLDFAST A plinth or pedestal, usually of concrete, to which an anti aircraft or coastal battery gun was fitted. Holdfasts are often the only evidence for a weapon which survive. Preferred term 143261 -
HOLDFAST A metal fastener used to hold a tile or stone against a spacer and driven into a wall thus forming a flue between the wall and the tile or stone. Also used to hold timber together. Preferred term 96273 -
Holding Prison Narrow term 78268 -
HOLDING SHED A building where merchandise and goods are temporarily stored before or after transportation by rail. Preferred term 92249 -
HOLED STONE An upright, or originally upright, stone featuring a hole which is often large enough in diameter for a person to pass through, eg. Men an Tol, Cornwall. Do not use for perforated portable stone artefacts. Preferred term 94384 -
HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION A building used as a temporary form of accommodation during a holiday, which includes self-catering. Preferred term 169911 -
HOLIDAY CAMP Purposely built camp with recreational facilities and individual chalets for accommodation. Preferred term 143231 -
HOLIDAY CENTRE A place with organized amusements for people on holiday. Preferred term 92250 -
HOLLAND SUBMARINE First practical submarine design. The first to use a combination of battery power and internal combustion engines. Preferred term - -
HOLLOW A hollow, concave formation or place, which has sometimes been dug out. Preferred term 70376 -
HOLLOW CHAMFER A chamfer that has been hollowed out to form a concave shape. This is also known as a chamfret. Preferred term 169978 -
HOLLOW POST MILL A post mill in which the drive is taken down to the base of the mill by putting an upright shaft in the hollowed post. Preferred term 127913 -
Hollow Quoin Narrow term 143479 -
HOLLOW SPANDREL A spandrel that is sunk below the surface of the arch. Preferred term 137864 -
HOLLOW WAY A way, path or road through a cutting. Preferred term 70267 -
Holy Sepulchre Priory Use both terms. Narrow term 70539 -
Holy Spring Narrow term 141248 -
Holy Water Box Narrow term - -
Holy Water Pot Narrow term - -
HOLY WATER SPRINKLER A brush or perforated ball on a handle used to sprinkle holy water. Preferred term 95967 -
Holy Water Vase Narrow term - -
HOLY WATER VESSEL A container for holding water that has been blessed by a priest and is used for symbolic rituals of purification. Preferred term 96859 -
HOLY WELL A well or spring, possessing religious or otherwise ritualistic significance, around which a structure, such as a niche, wall or shelter, has been constructed. In the case of the water source being a natural spring, double-index with SPRING. Preferred term 70203 -
Home For Girls Narrow term 92251 -
Home For The Elderly Narrow term 92252 -
Home For The Mentally Handicapped A disused term for a place where people with learning difficulties are cared for. Narrow term 92253 -
HOME GUARD HEADQUARTERS A building used as the headquarters for the Home Guard during the Second World War. Preferred term 142092 -
HOME GUARD OBSERVATION POST An observation post used by members of the Home Guard. Preferred term 160379 -
HOME GUARD SHELTER A structure, often concrete or brick, used as a shelter by members of the British citizen army during watch or patrol duties, or air raids, in wartime. Preferred term 141940 -

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