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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
Lariat Narrow term - -
Lascar House Narrow term 92450 -
LASSO A long rope with a noose at one end for catching animals. Preferred term 95784 -
LAST A mould which is used to provide the shape of a piece of footwear. Preferred term 96580 -
LAST WORKS A site used for the manufacture of lasts, shoemaker's models of the foot for shaping and repairing footwear. Lasts can be from a variety of materials, such as wood or iron. Preferred term 135262 -
LATCH A small bar raised or lowered by a latchlifter which is used to fasten gates or doors etc. Preferred term 96282 -
Latch Catch Narrow term - -
Latch Rest Narrow term - -
LATCHLIFTER A shaped rod which passed through a hole in the door and was used to raise a latch or to slide a bolt. Preferred term 96283 -
LATERAL BUTTRESS A buttress attached to a corner of a structure, seeming to be a continuation of one of the walls. Preferred term 137941 -
LATH The smallest piece of timber (2-5cms) across used in building, employed on rafters to support the roof covering or in a partition as a base for plaster or external render and wall covering. Preferred term 137942 -
LATHE Equipment for turning wood, metal, bone etc. Preferred term 97040 -
LATHE CORE An object worked on a lathe, usually the bi-product of such work. Preferred term 97289 -
LATHS Narrow strips of wood used in the building industry. Preferred term 79055 -
Latrine Narrow term 70447 -
LATRINE PIT A hole dug in the ground to act as a, usually temporary, communal toilet facility. Preferred term 71033 -
Lattice Girder Bridge Narrow term 94208 -
LAUNCH A large ship's boat powered by oars and or an engine. Preferred term - -
LAUNDER A trough or gutter for conveying liquids such as water or molten metal. It can be cut in the surface or formed of wood or other materials. Preferred term 119793 -
LAUNDRETTE An establishment with automatic washing machines available for public use. Preferred term 92451 -
LAUNDRY A room or building where clothing and other fabrics are washed, mangled, steamed and ironed. Preferred term 68795 -
LAUNDRY ROOM A room for washing and cleaning linen. Preferred term 137943 -
LAUREL LEAF A large flake or blade blank thinned on both faces to form an approximate leaf shape. Precise function unknown. Preferred term 97667 -
LAVABO A bowl for the washing of hands, often in a religious institution. Preferred term 97385 -
LAVATORIUM A wash room. Use with wider site type where known. Preferred term 92452 -
LAVATORIUM A communal wash area, sometimes a dedicated outbuilding, or facility, such as a basin or trough, used by monks. Preferred term 139625 -
LAVATORY A room with apparatus for washing the hands and face, now often combined with a water closet. Preferred term 137944 -
Lavatory Narrow term 83249 -
LAVER A basin of water used by priests for ritual ablutions. Preferred term 96863 -
Law College Narrow term 93944 -

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