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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
Limekiln Narrow term 162986 -
LIMES Citrus fruit, usually green. Preferred term 160496 -
LIMESTONE Stone composed mainly of calcium carbonate, used as a building material and in the production of cement. Preferred term 79064 -
Limestone Dispatch Building Narrow term 92493 -
LIMESTONE QUARRY A site where limestone is extracted. Preferred term 69070 -
LIMPET SCOOP An object assumed to be to pick limpets out of their shells. Preferred term 96787 -
LINCH PIN An object which perforated the axle cap, passing through the axle and so keeping the wheel in place. Usually made of metal, though can be made of wood or antler. Preferred term 95440 -
Linchet Narrow term 71046 -
LINE SINKER A weight attached to a fishing line in order to help it sink towards the bottom. Preferred term 100041 -
Linear Boundary Narrow term 70599 -
LINEAR CLEARANCE CAIRN A long, narrow, irregularly constructed and generally unstructured mound of stones. Normally a by-product of field clearance for agricultural purposes, though prehistoric examples may include burials and other deposits. Preferred term 94018 -
Linear Crop Mark Narrow term 71047 -
Linear Ditch Narrow term 71048 -
LINEAR EARTHWORK A substantial bank and ditch forming a major boundary between two adjacent landholdings. Most date from the late Bronze Age and Iron Age. Preferred term 68890 -
LINEAR FEATURE A length of straight, curved or angled earthwork or cropmark of uncertain date or function. Preferred term 70378 -
LINEAR PLAN A farmstead where the house and working buildings are attached and in-line. Can include Bastles, Longhouses and Laithe houses. Preferred term 162633 -
LINEAR SETTLEMENT A group of related buildings, primarily with a domestic function, which is arranged along a principle axis such as a main road or routeway. Preferred term 68988 -
LINEAR SYSTEM A complex or network of earthwork or cropmark linear ditches, banks or other features. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 70379 -
Linear Village Narrow term 71050 -
LINEN A cloth woven from flax. Preferred term 83784 -
Linen Armour Narrow term - -
LINEN MILL A mill where flax fibres were woven into linen cloth. Preferred term 69322 -
LINEN OR FLAX MANUFACTURING SITE Buildings, sites or structures used for the manufacture of linen and/or flax. Preferred term 92494 -
LINEN SMOOTHER A flattened glass sphere used to give linen a gloss. Preferred term 96943 -
LINER A ship belonging to a shipping company which carries passengers on a scheduled route usually applied to steam ships only. Preferred term - -
LINHAY A two storied open fronted structure comprising a cattle or cart shelter on the ground floor with a hayloft above. Most common in South West England. Preferred term 71457 -
LINK TRAINER A building containing a flight siumlator used to provide safe training for pilots. Preferred term 160277 -
LINK TRAINER (10040/41) A building housing a flight simulator designed to air ministry drawing number 10040/41. Preferred term 160278 -
LINK TRAINER (1762/39) A building housing a flight simulator designed to air ministry drawing number 1762/39. Preferred term 160279 -
LINK TRAINER (4188/42) A building housing a flight simulator designed to air ministry drawing number 4188/42. Preferred term 160280 -

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