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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
MADEIRA Fortified wine produced on the island of Madeira. Preferred term 79073 -
Madhouse A historic term for an institution caring for people with mental illness. Narrow term 70533 -
Madras School Narrow term 92530 -
MAGAZINE A building in which a supply of arms, ammunition and provisions for an army is stored. Preferred term 68891 -
Magenta Works Narrow term 92531 -
MAGISTRATES COURT A law court exercising summary criminal jurisdiction, preliminary hearings and some civil jurisdiction. Formally established by name following legislation of 1949. Preferred term 71797 -
MAGNESIUM FACTORY An industrial facility concerned with the manufacture of magnesium from magnesium hydroxide derived from sea water. Magnesium was used in the manufacture of aircraft. Preferred term 164142 -
MAGNETOMETER An instrument for measuring magnetic forces, especially the strength of terrestrial magnetism. Preferred term 144626 -
MAHOGANY Hard wood, reddish-brown in colour with a fine-grain often used in the manufacture of furniture. Preferred term 79074 -
MAIL Letters and parcels transported on behalf of the dispatchers by the postal services. Preferred term 79075 -
MAIL ARMOUR Armour made up of interlaced metal rings. Preferred term 95197 -
MAIL BAG NET A structure to which a net filled with mail bags is attached. Situated next to railway lines, it allows mail to be collected by a train without it stopping, the bag being 'caught' by the train as it passed. Can also be used to 'catch' mail. Preferred term 92532 -
MAIN HANGAR A transportable hangar designed by A & J Main of Glasgow. Preferred term 140483 -
MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP A building or room used for the repair and maintenance of machinery in a large complex, such as a hospital, school or factory. Preferred term 144559 -
Maison Dieu Narrow term 70495 -
MAISONETTE A small house or a portion of a house used as a self-contained apartment. Preferred term 84590 -
MAIZE A cereal, yellow in colour, the grains of which are embedded in a core known as the cob. Preferred term 79076 -
Majolica Works Narrow term 92533 -
Major Villa Narrow term 71066 -
MALLET A wooden hammer. Preferred term 96474 -
MALT Grain, especially barley, prepared for brewing, distilling or vinegar making. Preferred term 79077 -
MALT HOUSE A building with malt kilns for the malting of grains and with other similar equipment for brewing work. Preferred term 68566 -
MALT KILN A kiln with a pyramid roof and capped vent in which barley is dried. Found on the site of a malt house. Preferred term 68567 -
MALTINGS A type of malt house. Preferred term 69130 -
Maltsters House Narrow term 71728 -
MAMMAL REMAINS Use for the remains of any part of a mammal, except for humans. Preferred term 100098 -
MAN ENGINE A device for raising miners individually from a shaft consisting of two rods, raised and lowered alternately, fitted with small platforms and powered by a waterwheel or steam engine. Preferred term 137972 -
MAN ENGINE A machine used to raise and lower miners to and from the pit bottom. Preferred term 92534 -
Man Of War Narrow term - -
MANACLE A shackle for the hand. Preferred term 97389 -

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