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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
Intermittent Flare Kiln Narrow term 162880 -
Intermittent Kiln Narrow term 162881 -
INTERMODAL CONTAINERS A standardized rectangular steel container used for the transportation of goods by road rail and sea. Preferred term 167843 -
INTERNAL AREA OR SPACE An area or space within a building. Preferred term 137888 -
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE An engine or prime mover, in which a mixture of air and fuel is ignited inside a closed cylinder, and the resulting explosion drives a piston to the opposite end of the cylinder, its movement turning a crankshaft via suitable mechanical parts. Preferred term 137889 -
International Airport Narrow term 92371 -
INTERNET CAFE An establishment originally providing terminals to allow the public to access the internet, usually for a fee. They originally provided snacks and drinks to customers although now this is not always the case. Preferred term 142020 -
INTERNMENT CAMP An enclosed encampment, often featuring temporary or semi-permanent structures, used for the detention of prisoners of war, refugees or other civilians detained on political or social grounds. Preferred term 141126 -
INTERPRETATION CENTRE A building housing material used to explain the significance of a site or landscape to the public e. g. an archaeological site or nature reserve. Preferred term 140321 -
Interrupted Ditch Enclosure Narrow term 70664 -
INTERRUPTED DITCH SYSTEM Ditches interrupted by wide, regular causeways. Each section of ditch is about 30-40m long, and each causeway is 10-15m wide. In some cases, a network of fields has been created. Found mainly in the South East of England. Preferred term 78214 -
INTERRUPTED TIEBEAM A tiebeam whose central section is omitted to increase head room; its inner ends are held by a slip-braces or struts rising from a dropped tiebeam and can be used in end frames. Preferred term 137890 -
INTERVAL TOWER A tower situated above the rampart walkway and in between the angle towers along a defensive structure, such as a castle wall. They were used as lookout towers, roofed strongpoints or platforms from which missiles could be discharged or artillery fired. Preferred term 68888 -
INTRADOS The lower, or inner, curve of an arch Preferred term 137891 -
INVERTED SYPHON A sewer or irrigation channel designed to avoid blockage. Preferred term 92372 -
INVERTED VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE A type of steam engine in which the steam cylinders are placed above the crankshaft supported on a robust frame. Preferred term 137892 -
IONIC BASE A base embellished with horizontal reeds and other mouldings. Preferred term 137893 -
IONIC CAPITAL A Capital with a rolled up cushion-like form on either side creating distinctive volutes. Preferred term 137894 -
IONIC COLUMN A column of the Ionic Order, set upon a base and characterized by its slender form. Preferred term 137895 -
IONIC ENTABLATURE An entablature consiting of an architrave, usually a frieze and cornice. Preferred term 137896 -
IONIC ORDER A classical order with an Attic base and fluted column. The cornice has dentils and the capital volutes. Preferred term 137897 -
Ionic Rotunda Narrow term 100194 -
IONIC TEMPLE An 18th century garden building, designed in the style of a classical Ionic temple, used for standing or sitting in. Preferred term 83975 -
IRON A magnetic metal found abundantly in certain ores and widely used for the manufacture of tools, machinery etc. Iron is also a chief component of steel. Preferred term 79046 -
IRON BARS Iron, usually unworked, in the form of bars. Preferred term 110953 -
Iron Forge Narrow term 70883 -
IRON FOUNDRY A workshop or foundry where iron articles are made by casting molten material into moulds. Preferred term 69232 -
IRON FURNACE A furnace used for smelting or re-heating of iron, either for casting or for further working. Preferred term 69187 -
Iron Guns Double-key with object material. Narrow term 79048 -
IRON INGOTS Solid bars made from pure iron. Preferred term 79049 -

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