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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
MANSION HOUSE Traditionally the chief residence of a land owner. Now used specifically to describe the residence of the Lord Mayor of London. Preferred term 71657 -
MANTELPIECE A decorative structure of wood stone or metal, incorporating a shelf, surrounding the opening of a fireplace. Preferred term 139403 -
MANTLE A loose cloak. Preferred term 96599 -
Manufactory Narrow term 92543 -
MANUFACTURE AND PROCESSING Objects used in, or which are created as part of, a manufacturing or production process, including the by-products of such processes. This does not include finished items, these will appear in other appropriate classes. Preferred term 97581 -
MANUFACTURED GOODS Items that have been through a manufacturing process. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 109313 -
MANUFACTURING DEBRIS The remains of a manufacturing process. Preferred term 97593 -
MANURE Dung or compost, carried either as an export cargo or as waste to be dumped out at sea. Preferred term 163259 -
Manure Depot Narrow term 169967 -
MANURE SHED A building used in the preparation of manure. Preferred term 87938 -
Manure Works Narrow term 92544 -
MANUSCRIPT A document or book written by hand. Preferred term 95385 -
MARBLE A small ball, usually of glass or porcelain, used in games. Preferred term 95636 -
MARBLE Collective name, in a true geological sense, for a metamorphosed limestone eg. Carrara marble. In British sense, any decorative stone that will take a polish, eg. Purbeck marble. Preferred term 79079 -
MARBLE BLOCKS Blocks cut from marble. Preferred term 79080 -
MARBLE QUARRY A place where marble is extracted from the ground. Preferred term 92545 -
Marble Works Narrow term 92546 -
Marching Camp Narrow term 68912 -
Margarine Factory Narrow term 92547 -
Margery Cabinet Narrow term 151466 -
MARINA A dock or basin, often inland, used for mooring yachts and other small pleasure craft. Preferred term 92548 -
MARINE CONSTRUCTION SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the construction and repair of ships and boats. Preferred term 92549 -
MARINE ENGINEERING WORKS Specialized engineering workshop particularly for the production of marine engines or other large components of ships. Preferred term 87787 -
MARINE LABORATORY A scientific laboratory where marine life is studied and researched. Preferred term 92550 -
MARINE LAKE Seaside structure, usually consisting of a manmade retaining wall that keeps a relatively large area of the tidal water partitioned off for controlled boating or swimming. Preferred term 141913 -
Marine Sanatorium Narrow term 92551 -
MARINE WORKSHOP A craft or repair workshop in a boat yard, harbour or naval dockyard. Preferred term 71681 -
Mariners Church Narrow term 92552 -
MARINERS COTTAGE The residence of a sailor. Preferred term 92553 -
MARITIME Sites, building, structures & features associated with the construction, maintenance & supply of maritime craft. Includes associated ancillary structures such as navigation aids, dockyards, wharves, etc; does not include vessels. Preferred term 69438 -

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