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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
METAL PROCESSING SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the processing of non ferrous metal ores. Preferred term 103935 -
METAL PRODUCT SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the manufacture of products from metals. Preferred term 103934 -
METAL PRODUCTION FURNACE A furnace where metal is manufactured from ore. Preferred term 69177 -
METAL SMELTING SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the smelting of metals. Preferred term 103913 -
METAL WORKERS WORKSHOP A workshop used by a craftsman who works in base or precious metals. Preferred term 103733 -
METAL WORKING DEBRIS The debris resulting from metal working processes. Preferred term 97597 -
METAL WORKING SITE A site where metal is worked. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 78163 -
METAL WORKS A complex of buildings used for the processing of metals. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 103993 -
Meteorological Research Station Narrow term 92598 -
METHANE PLANT A site where methane gas, released by coal mining, is collected and processed. Preferred term 82775 -
METHER A square, wooden drinking vessel. Preferred term 97486 -
Methodist Central Hall Narrow term 92599 -
METHODIST CHAPEL A place of worship for Methodists, a movement founded by John Wesley. Following his death in 1791 there were many secessions. Preferred term 71647 -
Methodist Church Narrow term 87935 -
Methodist College Narrow term 92600 -
Methodist Hall Narrow term 92601 -
METHODIST NEW CONNEXION CHAPEL A place of worship for followers of the Methodist New Connexion, a movement founded in 1791 when Alexander Kilham led the first group to split from the Methodists. Preferred term 92602 -
METHODIST REFORM CHAPEL A place of worship for members of the Methodist Reform Church. This group was the result of a secession from the Methodists in 1849. They remained until joining with the Wesleyan Association in 1857. Preferred term 99657 -
Methodist Reform Church Narrow term 99553 -
Methodist School Narrow term 92603 -
METOPE A thin, rectangular panel, sometimes enriched with sculptural relief, placed between the triglyphs in a Doric Order frieze. Preferred term 137981 -
MEWS Traditionally a mew was a building housing hawks when they were moulting, however since the C16th the term has been used for a series of stables grouped around an open yard or alley, often with rooms above. Use only for stables otherwise use FALCONRY. Preferred term 71774 -
MEZZANINE A storey of lesser height than those above and below it. Preferred term 137982 -
MICROBREWERY A small brewery, often situated in a public house, producing limited quantities of beer, for consumption locally and/or on the premises. Preferred term 141020 -
MICROBURIN A by-product of the production of microliths. Preferred term 97390 -
MICRODENTICULATE A small flake or blade with a series of notches along the edge. Preferred term 96371 -
MICROLITH A very small flint or other stone tool. Preferred term 96373 -
MICROSCOPE An instrument using lenses to magnify the object being viewed. Preferred term 95286 -
MID BREASTSHOT WHEEL A waterwheel where the water enters at the same level as the axle. Preferred term 92604 -
MIDDEN A refuse heap. Preferred term 68972 -

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