2026-04-08T03:15:26+01:0012,437228415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects118410173295614LUREYAn 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.128P118510173395490LUTEYA plucked string instrument of a specific medieval / early post medieval type.128P968994105LUTHERAN CHURCHYA place of worship for followers of the teachings of Martin Luther.1P828192525LyceumN1N510270102LYCH GATEYA covered gateway, at the entrance to a churchyard, where during a funeral a coffin could be set down until the vicar arrived.1P586871060Lye KilnN1N10640141915LYE PITYA 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.1P828292526Lying In HospitalN1N1186101734Lynch PinN128N411868626LYNCHETYA 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.1P586971062Lynchet Field SystemN1N11409160418LYON LIGHT EMPLACEMENTYAn emplacement mounting a small, portable electrically-powered searchlight.1P118710173595491LYREYA plucked string instrument in which the strings pass over the soundbox and parallel to the sides of the instrument.128P118810173695196MACEYA stone or metal head on a wooden shaft. Where the use is thought to be ceremonial multiple index with ceremonial object.128P1189101737MaceheadN128N10634141875MACELLUMYA Roman market hall principally selling meat and poultry but also other provisions.1P119010173895785MACHETEYA heavy bladed knife.128P3136137969MACHICOLATIONYAn 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.546P3137137970MACHINEYA single piece of apparatus that uses mechanical power for a particular function.546P10796143433MACHINE BEDYA 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.1P11238160233MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENTYA structure, usually or concrete or sandbags, in which a machine gun was emplaced.1P10649141948MACHINE GUN POSTYFixed or hardened installation for machine guns. Temporary soft installations are possible as well.1P828392527MACHINE HOUSEYA building housing machinery.1P624671590MACHINE SHOPYEngineering workshop housing specialized machinery such as lathes, presses, etc., for making machines.1P828492528MACHINE TOOL ENGINEERING WORKSYA site where machine tools, machines designed to remove surplus material from a work piece by accurately guided cutting tools, are manufactured.1P828592529MACHINERYYApparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known.1P1199079072MACHINERYYApparatus used for applying a mechanical force, or to perform a particular function. Use more specific type where known.77P3138137971MACHINERYYApparatus using mechanical power for a particular function.546P536170380MACULAYArea feature visible as an earthwork or cropmark with no known function.1P12354140266MADDERYA climbing plant (Rubia tinctorum) which was formerly cultivated for the reddish-purple dye obtained from the roots.77P