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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
MEASURING VESSEL A container which holds a set quantity of a substance, can be graduated to show quantities. Preferred term 95351 -
MEAT The flesh of animals, either raw or cooked, used as food. Preferred term 79083 -
MEAT CELLAR A building or subterranean structure used for the storage of meat. Preferred term 146405 -
MEAT MARKET A place where meat is displayed for sale. Preferred term 92585 -
MECHANICAL STOKER Machines for automatically feeding fuel onto the fire of steam boilers and other furnace plant, introduced at the beginning of the 19th century. Preferred term 137977 -
MECHANICS INSTITUTE A building where artisans could learn more about their craft, and the scientific and theoretical principles behind it, by attending lectures and the use of the reading room facilities. Preferred term 71699 -
MEDAL A piece of metal, usually in the form of a disc, struck or cast with an inscription or device to commemorate an event, or awarded as a mark of distinction. Preferred term 95736 -
MEDALLION A large medal. Preferred term 96713 -
MEDALLION An oval or circular decorative feature often bearing an illustration or portrait in light relief. Preferred term 137978 -
Median Winged Axehead Narrow term - -
Medical Attendants House Narrow term 92586 -
MEDICAL BLOCK A building, usually part of a complex, where medical treatment and hospital facilities are provided. Preferred term 167321 -
MEDICAL CENTRE A building where advice, counselling and medical treatment is available. Preferred term 78882 -
MEDICAL COLLEGE An establishment where the theory and practice of medicine is taught. Preferred term 92587 -
MEDICAL CONTAINER A container used to hold, store, examine or create medicinal substances such as ointments, medicines, drugs, pills, tablets etc. Preferred term 97237 -
MEDICAL IMPLEMENT an instrument or tool used for medical purposes. Preferred term 95280 -
MEDICAL PLATE A vessel used for medical purposes. Preferred term 95281 -
Medical Superintendents House Narrow term 92588 -
MEDICINE AND PHARMACY Objects used for the preparation of medicines or the diagnosis and treatment of ill health or disease. Preferred term 97087 -
MEDICINE BOTTLE A bottle used for the storage of medicine. Preferred term 95284 -
MEDITATION CENTRE A building where people congregate to undertake sustained mental contemplation or religious or spiritual reflection. Preferred term 141861 -
MEERSTONE A marker stone showing the extent of a measure of land containing a vein of ore. Preferred term 69240 -
MEETING HALL A place where people meet for entertainment, discussion or assembly. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 71645 -
Meeting House Narrow term 70105 -
MEETING ROOM A room intended, and often furnished accordingly, as a venue for the holding of meetings. Preferred term 137979 -
Megalith Narrow term 71072 -
Megalithic Tomb Narrow term 71073 -
MELON BEAD A melon shaped bead. Preferred term 96714 -
Memorial Narrow term 68770 -
Memorial Brass Narrow term - -

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