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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
ARCH BRIDGE	A curved structural span which is supported at the sides or ends. May vary in shape from the horizontal flat arch through semicircular and semielliptical forms.	Preferred term	94190	-
ARCH BUTTRESS	A buttress shaped like an arch and springing from a pier in arched form to the wall.	Preferred term	137347	-
ARCH DAM	A curved dam usually built of concrete and designed with the curve upstream so that the force of the water compresses the structure and strengthens it as it pushes it into its foundations. Arch dams are best suited to narrow gorges	Preferred term	162715	-
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE	A feature found during an archaeological investigation which implies the presence of a monument, building, structure or human activity.	Preferred term	138308	-
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURE	Use only for features assumed to be archaeological but which cannot be identified more precisely without further investigation .Use more specific term where known	Preferred term	102912	-
ARCHBISHOPS PALACE	The official residence of an archbishop, eg. Lambeth Palace.	Preferred term	70516	-
ARCHDEACONRY	The residence and office of an archdeacon.	Preferred term	91066	-
Arched Bridge		Narrow term	162716	-
ARCHERY BUTTS	A mound or structure on which targets are placed for archery practice or competition.	Preferred term	68831	-
ARCHERY GROUND	An open flat gound where the sport of shooting with bow and arrows is pursued. The ground can be equipped with targets mounted on butts and various fixed distance marker.	Preferred term	136810	-
Archetype		Narrow term	-	-
Architects Drawing Office		Narrow term	91067	-
ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT	Parts of a building's fabric, structures and associated services, eg drain pipe. If the structure is complete use a monument type thesaurus.	Preferred term	96360	-
ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT	Fragments of a structure, usually material that has been worked.	Preferred term	96002	-
ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENT	Use more specific term where known.	Preferred term	69498	-
ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT WORKSHOP	A place where architectural ornaments such as stone vases and urns are manufactured.	Preferred term	71823	-
ARCHITECTURE	Objects forming fragments or parts of a building's fabric, structures and associated services, eg drain pipes. Where an object is a fixture or fitting use the separate class.	Preferred term	95056	-
ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL	An educational establishment where the art and theory of building and construction is taught.	Preferred term	91068	-
ARCHITRAVE	The lowest of the three main parts of an entablature. Also the lintels, jambs and mouldings surrounding a door, window, panels or niche; or the ornamental mouldings around the exterior curve of an arch.	Preferred term	137348	-
ARCHIVOLT	A series of concentric mouldings decorating the curved face of an arch.	Preferred term	138833	-
ARCHWAY	An opening in a structure which is arched.	Preferred term	137349	-
Archway		Narrow term	70515	-
ARCOSOLIUM	An arched or vaulted recess, within a tomb or catacomb, intended to contain a coffin or sarcophagus.	Preferred term	137350	-
ARD	A light plough used to break up the earth. It does not have a mouldboard to turn the earth.	Preferred term	95763	-
ARD MARKS	The subsoil traces of prehistoric cultivation, presumed to have been caused by the use of an ard to till the soil.	Preferred term	93887	-
Ardmarks		Narrow term	70521	-
AREAS AND SPACES	Areas and spaces within a monument or site.	Preferred term	137351	-
ARENA	The body of a church or chapel as opposed to galleries.	Preferred term	137352	-
Arena		Narrow term	70499	-
ARK	A cupboard set into the eastern wall of a synagogue, facing Jerusalem. The Torah scrolls are kept in the Ark.	Preferred term	141446	-