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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
HURDLING TOOL A tool used in making wooden hurdles. Preferred term 96939 -
HURDY GURDY An instrument in which strings are vibrated by an internal wheel cranked by a handle. Preferred term 95521 -
HURST The large wooden framework that supports the grinding wheels in a corn mill. Preferred term 139592 -
Hursting Frame Narrow term 139644 -
HUSH A ravine formed by using water to reveal or exploit a vein. Preferred term 69112 -
HUT A building of basic construction, usually smaller in size than a house and constructed from a variety of materials such as mud, turf, branches, wood, brick, concrete or metal. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68961 -
HUT CIRCLE A round house indicated by the presence of a low, roughly circular bank of turf, earth or stone, which formed the base of the walls. Characteristic of the later prehistoric period. Where several occur together use HUT CIRCLE SETTLEMENT. Preferred term 68964 -
HUT CIRCLE SETTLEMENT A settlement consisting of several hut circles, either grouped together or dispersed. Characteristic of the later prehistoric period. Use specific forms where supported by the available evidence. For isolated hut circles use HUT CIRCLE. Preferred term 68986 -
Hut Group Narrow term 70991 -
HUT PLATFORM Levelled or terraced area of ground presumed to have been the site of a house or hut. Preferred term 68965 -
Hut Walls Narrow term 70988 -
Hyacinth Garden Narrow term 92318 -
Hydrant Narrow term 70446 -
HYDRATING PLANT Series of machines for mechanically slaking lime. 20th century. Preferred term 144508 -
HYDRAULIC ACCUMULATOR TOWER A structure used for the production of hydraulic power. A head of water was raised at the top of the tower by means of pumps. Used for powering machinery. Preferred term 92319 -
HYDRAULIC BOX CRANE A hydraulically-powered crane constructed from open box girders. Preferred term 92320 -
HYDRAULIC BOX CRANE A box crane which uses hydraulic power Preferred term 137870 -
HYDRAULIC CRANE A crane using hydraulic power. Preferred term 137871 -
HYDRAULIC CRANE A crane whose winding mechanism was operated by hydraulic jiggers. Preferred term 92321 -
HYDRAULIC ENGINE An engine powered by high pressure water, originally used in mine drainage. Preferred term 92322 -
HYDRAULIC ENGINE An engine, introduced in Germany 1748 for use in mines, worked by high pressure water. Preferred term 137872 -
HYDRAULIC ENGINE HOUSE An engine house used to pump water to the top of an ACCUMULATOR TOWER. Preferred term 92323 -
HYDRAULIC JIGGER A hydraulic machine used to magnify the stroke of a hydraulic piston. The pulleys and chains of a crane or other device are attached to the jigger. Preferred term 92324 -
HYDRAULIC JIGGER A hydraulic machine used to magnify the stroke of a hydraulic piston. The pulleys and chains of a crane or other device are attached to the jigger. Preferred term 137873 -
HYDRAULIC PILLAR CRANE A hydraulic machine used to drive a pillar crane. Preferred term 137874 -
HYDRAULIC PILLAR CRANE A hydraulically-powered crane where the jib and windlass are mounted on a central pillar. Preferred term 92325 -
Hydraulic Pillbox Narrow term 121259 -
HYDRAULIC PIPEWORK Pipes used to carry water or hydraulic fluid for power transmission within a hydraulic system. Preferred term 92326 -
HYDRAULIC POWER SITE Buildings and structures associated with the creation and use of hydraulic power. Preferred term 92327 -
Hydraulic Power Station Narrow term 70992 -

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