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
ARTIFICIAL DYE WORKS A site used for the production of dyes from controlled chemical reactions. In use from the mid 19th century onwards. Preferred term 95049 -
ARTIFICIAL LIMB FACTORY A factory used for the production of artificial limbs. They were often located within the precincts of a hospital, to enable fittings to take place and help the amputee to get used to wearing the limb. Preferred term 100023 -
ARTIFICIAL MOUND An artificial hill constructed in Tudor gardens, especially, to provide a good view. Preferred term 90197 -
ARTIFICIAL REEF A human constructed underwater structure, usually built to promote marine life in areas with a generally featureless eas bed but have also been built to control erosion, block ship passage, or improve surfing. Preferred term 168259 -
Artificial Ruin Narrow term 91080 -
ARTIFICIAL TEXTILE FACTORY For chemical processes making nylon, rayon, etc. Preferred term 69138 -
ARTILLERY CASTLE Castles constructed between 1481 and 1561 for defence using heavy guns. Preferred term 68835 -
ARTILLERY FIRING RANGE A piece of ground, or a building, on which artillery may be fired at targets. Preferred term 162561 -
ARTILLERY FORT A fortified building or site with purpose built emplacements for artillery pieces. Preferred term 68869 -
ARTILLERY GROUND A place in which the artillery is encamped or collected together. Preferred term 68817 -
Artillery Hospital Narrow term 91081 -
Artillery Mound Narrow term 70529 -
ARTILLERY SCHOOL A training establishment for gunnery personnel. Preferred term 91082 -
ARTILLERY TOWER A fortified tower designed to house a number of artillery pieces and a small garrison. Artillery towers first appear in England in the 16th century. Preferred term 68818 -
Artisans Dwelling Narrow term 91083 -
Artists House Narrow term 91084 -
ARTISTS STUDIO A workroom or apartment, often with a north-light, used for the creation of artwork by painters, sculptors etc. Preferred term 139624 -
ARTISTS STUDIO An apartment, usually with a north-light, used by artists. Preferred term 91085 -
ARTS CENTRE A building housing a variety of facilities, such as theatres, galleries, concert halls, etc. Preferred term 71584 -
ASBESTOS A fibrous silicate mineral used to manufacture incombustible items. Preferred term 87433 -
ASBESTOS FACTORY Factory producing asbestos sheeting and or asbestos fibre. Preferred term 143713 -
Ascot Class Minesweeper Narrow term - -
ASH The powdery residue left after the combustion of substances, especially wood and paper. Preferred term 83964 -
ASH HOPPER A hopper for the storage of ash. Preferred term 86509 -
ASH HOUSE A small outlying farm building, especially common in southern England, used to store ash (which was used as a fertilizer). Preferred term 68546 -
ASH PIT A pit containing burnt ashes. Preferred term 68922 -
ASHES The powdery residue resulting from the combustion of a substance eg. wood and used for various manufacturing processes. Preferred term 78897 -
ASHKENAZI MATZEVAH A matzevah from the Ashkenazi group of Jews descended from medieval Jewish communities of the Rhineland and Eastern Europe. Characterised by upright headstones with Hebrew Inscriptions Preferred term 149204 -
ASHLAR PIECE An inclined timber running from a rafter to the inner face of a wall, forming a triangle. Preferred term 137358 -
Ashlar Post Narrow term 137359 -

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