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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
Livery Company Hall Narrow term 92501 -
LIVERY HALL A type of guildhall belonging primarily to the London livery companies, but also found elsewhere in the country, so called because of the livery worn by members of the guild. Preferred term 68739 -
LIVERY STABLE A stable where horses are kept at livery, or are let out for hire. Preferred term 71765 -
Livery Tavern Narrow term 92502 -
LIVESTOCK MARKET A market where cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry are bought and sold. Preferred term 68797 -
LIVESTOCK SHIP A designed for the carriage of livestock usually cattle or sheep. Preferred term - -
LIVING ROOM A room for general daily use, usually in a family dwelling. Preferred term 137952 -
LLAMA HOUSE A house used to accommodate Llamas at a zoo or wildlife park. Preferred term 147333 -
LOAM Fertile soil composed mainly of humus, sand and clay. Preferred term 83192 -
LOBBY A small room communicating with one or more apartments. Preferred term 137953 -
LOBBY ENTRY HOUSE A late 17th - early 18th century house with a central chimney and fireplaces and a central door on the front; this door opened closely against the fireplaces, leaving a small lobby for access to the rooms. Preferred term 71051 -
LOBBY ENTRY PLAN A plan in which the front entrance opens into a lobby opposite to an axial chimney stack. Preferred term 137954 -
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DEPOT A depot for the depositing, storage and dispatch of plant or other resources associated with the delivery of local government public services. Preferred term 141906 -
LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICE A building which houses the administrative functions of a local authority. Preferred term 71455 -
LOCAL PRISON An institution created with the merging of Gaols and Houses of Correction in 1865. Nowadays term used for a prison to which people are sent whilst remanded in custody before trial or direct from court after conviction. Preferred term 103833 -
LOCHTORY A parlour in a monastery. Preferred term 137955 -
LOCK A security device attached to objects. Preferred term 96287 -
LOCK A section of the water channel on a canal or river shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let the water out and in, and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 103432 -
Lock Bar Narrow term - -
Lock Bolt Narrow term - -
Lock Bolt Spring Narrow term - -
LOCK CHAMBER The space enclosed between the gates and side-walls of a lock. Preferred term 92505 -
LOCK FACTORY A building or site for the industrial manufacture of locks. Preferred term 139031 -
LOCK FLIGHT A series of locks usually with short reaches between them allowing boats to travel up and down a steep incline. Preferred term 159252 -
LOCK GATE A large wooden gate, positioned at either end of a canal or river lock, equipped with sluices to let water through. Preferred term 87705 -
LOCK HOSPITAL A hospital for the treatment of venereal disease. Preferred term 92506 -
Lock House Narrow term 92507 -
Lock Housing Narrow term - -
LOCK KEEPERS COTTAGE The residence of a lock-keeper. Preferred term 71378 -
Lock Keepers House Narrow term 68953 -

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