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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
LIGHT A section of a window between mullions; thus for example a three-light window. Preferred term 137949 -
LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT (DIVER) BATTERY WW2 LAA battery consisting of two or four 40m guns or Bofors guns. Associated structures included tented accommodation, ammunition shelters, a 100 gallon water tank, latrines, wash-house and kitchen. Preferred term 144615 -
LIGHT ANTI AIRCRAFT BATTERY An anti aircraft battery usually mounting smaller, faster weapons such as Bofors guns or a single anti-aircraft machine gun, intended to engage fast low flying aircraft. Preferred term 140520 -
Light Anti Aircraft Gun Emplacement Narrow term 94099 -
LIGHT CRUISER Large warship with no armour and a high speed. Used for reconnaisance and raids on enemy merchant shipping. Preferred term - -
LIGHT ENGINEERING WORKS A group of buildings where consumer goods, such as small machines and electrical components, are manufactured. Preferred term 92486 -
LIGHT FITTING An object which does not provide light but supports or is attached to lighting equipment. Preferred term 96219 -
Light Holder Narrow term 92487 -
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL UNIT A workshop or factory unit where small or light goods are manufacture without the need for large-scale industrial machinery. Preferred term 142098 -
Light Railway Narrow term 71043 -
Light Tower Narrow term 92489 -
LIGHTER Unpowered flat bottomed vessel, used for carrying cargo from ship to shore or as a working platform. Preferred term - -
LIGHTHOUSE A tower or structure, with a powerful light or lights at the top, usually erected at an important or dangerous point on or near the sea-coast for the warning and guidance of mariners, but can also be erected inland for the guidance of travellers. Preferred term 68952 -
Lighthouse Keepers Cottage Narrow term 92490 -
LIGHTHOUSE TENDER A small vessel used to carry supplies and personnel to lighthouses. Preferred term - -
LIGHTING OBJECT An object used in the lighting of an area. Preferred term 97449 -
LIGHTKEEPERS HOUSE The residence of a lightkeeper. Preferred term 71811 -
LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR A metallic rod attached to a high point on a building and leading to the earth for the purpose of conducting lightning away from the main body of the building. Preferred term 139828 -
Lightning Rod Narrow term 139842 -
LIGHTSHIP Normally an unpowered vessel, moored in places where the construction of a lighthouse is impractical. Preferred term - -
LIGNUM VITAE The hard, heavy wood obtained from plants of the genus Guaiacum. Preferred term 79062 -
Ligula Use appropriate term. Narrow term - -
LILY POND A water pond in which lilies are grown. Preferred term 92491 -
Limb Fitting Hospital Narrow term 100202 -
LIME A white, caustic solid obtained by heating limestone and used in the preparation of mortar and cement. Preferred term 79063 -
LIME KILN A kiln in which lime is made by calcining limestone or in some areas chalk. Preferred term 69063 -
LIME SLAKING PIT A pit where calcium oxide (Quicklime) has been hydrated to produce calcium hydroxide, known as slaked lime. Preferred term 140186 -
LIME WALK A walk or path lined with lime trees. Preferred term 92492 -
LIME WORKS A site where lime (calcium carbonate) is made. Preferred term 69064 -
LIMEHOUSE A crude, stone-built shelter for persons involved in lime production and the processing of lime burning. Preferred term 110893 -

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