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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
ICON A figure, representation or image, which is itself regarded as sacred. Preferred term 95835 -
ICONOSTASIS In Orthodox churches, the screen that divides off the sanctuary, usually decorated with sacred images (icons). (Source: Pevsner Glossary) Preferred term 159187 -
Idiots Asylum A historic term for a charitable institution caring for people with mental illness and/or learning difficulties. Narrow term 92340 -
IDOL An image of a deity used as a focus for worship, usually used for non Christian images. Preferred term 95962 -
IGNITING ACCESSORY An object used in lighting a fire, lamp, oven, candle etc. Preferred term 97693 -
Imbecile Ward A historic term for a hospital ward for patients with mental illness and/or learning difficulties. Narrow term 92342 -
IMBREX A curved roofing tile. Preferred term 96084 -
IMMERSION BATH A structure, often sunk into the ground, for the purpose of allowing total bodily immersion in mineral sprinwater or similarly beneficial substances. Preferred term 141255 -
IMMERSION FONT A structure, usually sunk into the ground, for the purpose of allowing total bodily immersion as part of a baptismal ceremony. Preferred term 159191 -
IMMIGRATION CENTRE A building or complex used for the temporary detention of people with no legal right to be in the UK who have refused to leave voluntarily. Preferred term 159391 -
IMPACT CRATER A depression in the ground caused by the impact of a falling object, such as a crashed aircraft. Preferred term 141280 -
IMPERIAL STAIRCASE A grand staircase where the lower flight splits into two upper flights. Preferred term 137880 -
Implement Shed Narrow term 71488 -
IMPLIED FEATURE Terms covering features of a monument or building which imply the previous presence of a component or structure. Use for negative evidence of a component or structure. Preferred term 138952 -
IMPOST The band or block from which the springing of an arch occurs. Preferred term 138877 -
IMPOST MOULDING A decorative style on a block or band from which an arch springs. Preferred term 137881 -
In Line Type Flarepath Site Narrow term 160282 -
IN SITU BURNT DEPOSIT A deposit that has been burnt and not subsequently disturbed. Refer to Archaeological Science thesaurus for terminology relating to those redeposited from their original location. Preferred term 142963 -
INCANTATION BOWL A bowl used in magical ceremonies. Preferred term 95961 -
INCENSE BOWL A bowl used to contain and burn incense. Preferred term 95954 -
INCENSE BURNER An object used to burn incense in. Preferred term 95955 -
INCENSE HOLDER A container for incense. Preferred term 95956 -
INCENSE SHOVEL A small shovel used with incense. Preferred term 95957 -
INCENSE SPOON A small spoon used with incense. Preferred term 95958 -
INCENSE TONGS Tongs used with incense. Preferred term 95959 -
INCENSE VASE A container for incense. Preferred term 95960 -
INCINERATOR An apparatus for burning refuse to ashes. Preferred term 71485 -
INCINERATOR A machine used to burn and desiccate rubbish. Preferred term 137882 -
Incline House Narrow term 92344 -
INCLINE KEEPERS COTTAGE The residence of the supervisor of an inclined plane. Preferred term 92345 -

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