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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
LURE An object used to retrieve birds used in hawking. Consists of feathers tied to a rope, food is contained in the lure whilst training the birds. Preferred term 95614 -
LUTE A plucked string instrument of a specific medieval / early post medieval type. Preferred term 95490 -
LUTHERAN CHURCH A place of worship for followers of the teachings of Martin Luther. Preferred term 94105 -
Lyceum Narrow term 92525 -
LYCH GATE A covered gateway, at the entrance to a churchyard, where during a funeral a coffin could be set down until the vicar arrived. Preferred term 70102 -
Lye Kiln Narrow term 71060 -
LYE PIT A pit in which lye is used to clean hides/bones/etc. generally as part of the tanning process to remove excess fat, flesh, hair, etc. from the raw hide. The residue from these pits formed a crude soap which could be used for various cleaning purposes. Preferred term 141915 -
Lying In Hospital Narrow term 92526 -
Lynch Pin Narrow term - -
LYNCHET A bank formed at the end of a field by soil which, loosened by the plough, gradually moves down slope through a combination of gravity and erosion. Preferred term 68626 -
Lynchet Field System Narrow term 71062 -
LYON LIGHT EMPLACEMENT An emplacement mounting a small, portable electrically-powered searchlight. Preferred term 160418 -
LYRE A plucked string instrument in which the strings pass over the soundbox and parallel to the sides of the instrument. Preferred term 95491 -
MACE A stone or metal head on a wooden shaft. Where the use is thought to be ceremonial multiple index with ceremonial object. Preferred term 95196 -
Macehead Narrow term - -
MACELLUM A Roman market hall principally selling meat and poultry but also other provisions. Preferred term 141875 -
MACHETE A heavy bladed knife. Preferred term 95785 -
MACHICOLATION An opening through which missiles or combustible materials could be dropped upon attackers. Usually through the roof of an entrance way or in a projecting parapet. Preferred term 137969 -
MACHINE A single piece of apparatus that uses mechanical power for a particular function. Preferred term 137970 -
MACHINE BED A solid concrete or stone base on which a machine (often an engine and therefore called the engine bed, forming part of an engine house) was mounted to power an industrial process. Dates from the 19th century. Preferred term 143433 -
MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT A structure, usually or concrete or sandbags, in which a machine gun was emplaced. Preferred term 160233 -
MACHINE GUN POST Fixed or hardened installation for machine guns. Temporary soft installations are possible as well. Preferred term 141948 -
MACHINE HOUSE A building housing machinery. Preferred term 92527 -
MACHINE SHOP Engineering workshop housing specialized machinery such as lathes, presses, etc., for making machines. Preferred term 71590 -
MACHINE TOOL ENGINEERING WORKS A site where machine tools, machines designed to remove surplus material from a work piece by accurately guided cutting tools, are manufactured. Preferred term 92528 -
MACHINERY Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 92529 -
MACHINERY Apparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 79072 -
MACHINERY Apparatus using mechanical power for a particular function. Preferred term 137971 -
MACULA Area feature visible as an earthwork or cropmark with no known function. Preferred term 70380 -
MADDER A climbing plant (Rubia tinctorum) which was formerly cultivated for the reddish-purple dye obtained from the roots. Preferred term 140266 -

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