2026-04-05T22:08:09+01:0012,43720415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects972794190ARCH BRIDGEYA 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.1P2531137347ARCH BUTTRESSYA buttress shaped like an arch and springing from a pier in arched form to the wall.546P11535162715ARCH DAMYA 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 gorges1P3469138308ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATURENA feature found during an archaeological investigation which implies the presence of a monument, building, structure or human activity.546P10011102912ARCHAEOLOGICAL FEATUREYUse only for features assumed to be archaeological but which cannot be identified more precisely without further investigation .Use more specific term where known1P547570516ARCHBISHOPS PALACEYThe official residence of an archbishop, eg. Lambeth Palace.1P690791066ARCHDEACONRYYThe residence and office of an archdeacon.1P11536162716Arched BridgeN1N431968831ARCHERY BUTTSYA mound or structure on which targets are placed for archery practice or competition.1P10281136810ARCHERY GROUNDYAn 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.1P59100601ArchetypeN128N690891067Architects Drawing OfficeN1N6010060296360ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTNParts of a building's fabric, structures and associated services, eg drain pipe. If the structure is complete use a monument type thesaurus.128P6110060396002ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENTYFragments of a structure, usually material that has been worked.128P492369498ARCHITECTURAL FRAGMENTYUse more specific term where known.1P644571823ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENT WORKSHOPYA place where architectural ornaments such as stone vases and urns are manufactured.1P6210060495056ARCHITECTURENObjects 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.128P690991068ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLYAn educational establishment where the art and theory of building and construction is taught.1P2532137348ARCHITRAVEYThe 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.546P3599138833ARCHIVOLTYA series of concentric mouldings decorating the curved face of an arch.546P2533137349ARCHWAYYAn opening in a structure which is arched.546P547470515ArchwayN1N2534137350ARCOSOLIUMYAn arched or vaulted recess, within a tomb or catacomb, intended to contain a coffin or sarcophagus.546P6310060595763ARDYA light plough used to break up the earth. It does not have a mouldboard to turn the earth.128P957793887ARD MARKSYThe subsoil traces of prehistoric cultivation, presumed to have been caused by the use of an ard to till the soil.1P547670521ArdmarksN1N2535137351AREAS AND SPACESNAreas and spaces within a monument or site.546P2536137352ARENAYThe body of a church or chapel as opposed to galleries.546P546970499ArenaN1N3937141446ARKYA cupboard set into the eastern wall of a synagogue, facing Jerusalem. The Torah scrolls are kept in the Ark.546P