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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
MARITIME CRAFT The class term, use more specific terms. Preferred term - -
MARITIME HOUSE The residences of people associated with the sea. Preferred term 92554 -
MARITIME OFFICE A building from where marine operations are directed. Preferred term 92555 -
MARITIME VESSEL Preferred term - -
MARKER CAIRN A cairn erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape. Can be used for various reasons. Preferred term 70381 -
MARKER POST A post, made of wood, metal or other material, erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape. Can be used for various reasons such as measurement, calibration etc. Preferred term 93988 -
MARKER STONE A stone erected to mark a particular spot in the landscape. Can be used for various reasons. Preferred term 92556 -
MARKET An open space or covered building in which cattle, goods, etc, are displayed for sale. Preferred term 68796 -
MARKET CROSS A cross found in a market place. Preferred term 69990 -
Market Cross Shelter Narrow term 92557 -
MARKET GARDEN A piece of land used to grow vegetables to be sold at markets. Preferred term 68644 -
MARKET HALL A purpose built covered market hall, usually 19th century, although earlier examples do exist, eg. that at Abingdon, Oxfordshire c.1680. Preferred term 68798 -
MARKET HOUSE A market building, pre-19th century, incorporating other function rooms, eg. theatres, courtrooms, schoolrooms. Preferred term 71722 -
Market Keepers House Use both terms. Narrow term 92558 -
MARKET PLACE An area, often consisting of widened streets or a town square, where booths and stalls may be erected for public sales. Preferred term 68799 -
Market Square Narrow term 92559 -
MARKET STALL A structure, often movable, used as a platform for the display of a traders goods in a market. Preferred term 71624 -
MARKING EQUIPMENT Equipment used to create a mark, image or character in an object. Preferred term 97149 -
MARKING TOOL A tool used to impart an image, impression or mark onto a surface. Preferred term 96945 -
Markstone Narrow term 92560 -
MARL PIT A pit from which marl, a mixture of clay and carbonate of lime, is excavated. Marl is used as a fertilizer. Preferred term 69113 -
MARLIN SPIKE A spike for separating the strands of a rope. Preferred term 96946 -
Marmalade Factory Narrow term 162963 -
MARQUEE A large tent which can be used as accommodation for parties and exhibitions. Preferred term 159261 -
MARRIAGE BOWL A bowl used in the marriage ceremony. Preferred term 96864 -
MARRIAGE FEAST HOUSE A building, often close to a churchyard, used for the entertainment of poor people on their wedding day. Preferred term 92561 -
MARRIAGE OBJECT Objects concerned with marriage and weddings. Preferred term 97303 -
MARRIAGE RING A ring used in the marriage ceremony. Preferred term 95996 -
MARRIED QUARTERS Purpose built accommodation for members of the armed forces and their families. Preferred term 119493 -
MARSH A low lying area of land that is usually waterlogged at all times and is flooded in wet weather. Preferred term 143493 -

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