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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
LAMP HANGER The support from which a lamp was hung. Preferred term 96216 -
LAMP HOOK A hook from which a lamp could be hung. Preferred term 96281 -
Lamp House Narrow term 92435 -
LAMP POST A post, usually of iron or concrete, used to support a street lamp. Preferred term 70419 -
Lamp Room Narrow term 78883 -
Lamp Standard Narrow term 92436 -
LAMPHOUSE For the storage and recharging of battery-powered miners lamps. Preferred term 92437 -
LAMSON PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM A communication system in which cylindrical containers are propelled through a network of tubes either by compressed air or partial vacuum. They are used for transporting solid objects, as opposed to conventional pipelines, which transport fluids. Preferred term 164194 -
Lancashire Barn Narrow term 92438 -
LANCASHIRE LOOM A semi-automatic loom developed in Lancashire. Although it is self-acting, it has to be stopped to recharge empty shuttles. Preferred term 137934 -
Lancasterian School Narrow term 92439 -
LANCE A long spear used on horseback. Preferred term 95141 -
Lancehead Narrow term - -
LANCET A pointed two-edged surgical knife. Preferred term 95277 -
LANCET ARCH A pointed, two-centred, arch whose height is much greater than its span. Preferred term 137935 -
LANCET WINDOW A tall, narrow window with a pointed arched head. Preferred term 137936 -
LAND ARMY HOSTEL A building, often converted from its original use, for use as a temporary accommodation by members of the Women's Land Army during the First and Second World Wars. Preferred term 164103 -
Land Drain Narrow term 70805 -
Land Drainage Narrow term 70806 -
Land Fort Narrow term 92440 -
LAND IMPROVEMENT DRAIN A large drainage channel used for improving the land. Preferred term 92441 -
LAND RECLAMATION An area of land which has been drained or cleared for habitation and/or cultivation. Preferred term 70377 -
Land Stewards Office Narrow term 92442 -
LAND USE SITE Areas of land used primarily for agriculture. See also GARDENS, PARKS AND URBAN SPACES. Preferred term 92443 -
LAND VEHICLE Any vehicle for transportation on land. Preferred term 97205 -
LANDING The area or platform at the top of a staircase. Preferred term 139417 -
LANDING CIRCLE A landing circle marked out in white used as the airfield symbol. Preferred term 146352 -
LANDING CRAFT Inshore craft used for carrying troops and military equipment used either for beach landings or as a ferry; as cargo smaller landing craft could be carried aboard larger craft in the D-Day operations, for example. Preferred term 159171 -
LANDING CRAFT Inshore craft used for carrying troops and military equipment used either for beach landings or as a ferry. Use specific type where known. Preferred term - -
LANDING CRAFT INFANTRY Small landing craft often armoured, designed to carry infantrymen and their equipment ashore from larger vessels offshore. Preferred term - -

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