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
ARM BAND A piece of material worn as a band around the arm. Preferred term 96629 -
ARM GUARD A piece of armour designed to protect the arm or a part of the arm. Preferred term 97103 -
Arm Piece Narrow term - -
ARM PURSE A purse, sometimes of bronze, usually worn on the forearm. Preferred term 96651 -
ARMAMENT DEPOT A building used to store military equipment and ammunition. Preferred term 68814 -
ARMAMENT MANUFACTURING SITE A building or site used for the manufacture, assembly and testing of weapons, explosives and associated military hardware. Preferred term 91069 -
Armament Store Narrow term 90916 -
Armaments Factory Narrow term 91070 -
ARMCHAIR A single seat with back and arms and usually upholstered. Preferred term 96522 -
Armco Pillbox Narrow term 140523 -
ARMED CARGO VESSEL A vessel used for carrying cargoes, fitted with defensive weapons. Use with specific type and form where known. Preferred term - -
ARMILLA A metal binding or ring fastened around the top of a pile to stop splitting. Preferred term 137353 -
ARMLET A band or bracelet worn around the arm. Preferred term 96652 -
ARMOUR Protective covering for the body. Preferred term 95156 -
ARMOUR Protective equipment, usually made of metal, to protect parts of the body, e.g. helmets, breastplates, or full suits of armour, to protect troops or individuals in warfare. Most examples date from the Middle Ages, obsolete from the 17th century. Preferred term 143377 -
ARMOUR Use for the construction style of the armour, eg plate armour. Preferred term 95843 -
ARMOUR The forms of armour used to protect various parts of the body. Preferred term 95838 -
ARMOUR Use for the function that the armour is intended for, eg parades, field use, decorative etc. Preferred term 95842 -
ARMOUR AND WEAPONS Protective covering for personal defence, objects designed to kill, injure or overwhelm an opponent or quarry, and ancillary equipment. Preferred term 97083 -
ARMOURED VEHICLE An armoured fighting vehicle. Often survive as commemorative monuments, targets and coastal wrecks. Preferred term 91071 -
ARMOURY A room where weapons and armour are stored. Preferred term 137354 -
ARMOURY A place where weapons are kept. Preferred term 68815 -
ARMS The heraldic bearings or shield of a person, family or corporation. Preferred term 95725 -
Arms Narrow term 139799 -
Arms Case Narrow term - -
ARMS HOLDER A container in which weapons are put for storage and or transportation. Preferred term 96820 -
Army And Navy Club Narrow term 91072 -
Army Barracks Narrow term 91073 -
ARMY CAMP A site where an army or body of troops is, temporarily or permanently, lodged, with or without entrenchments and fortifications. Preferred term 71798 -
ARMY HEADQUARTERS A building used for the daily administration of an army. Preferred term 160347 -

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