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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
MOULDING An ornamental decoration which projects from the surface it is part of. Preferred term 96089 -
MOULDING CHISEL A specially designed chisel for producing ornamental mouldings. Preferred term 96948 -
MOULDING EQUIPMENT Equipment used to create objects through the use of a pattern or matrix which shapes the object. Preferred term 97154 -
MOULDING HOUSE A building or structure in which bricks are made. Preferred term 92702 -
MOULDMAKERS SHOP A workshop used for the production of pottery moulds. Preferred term 92703 -
MOUND A natural or artificial elevation of earth or stones, such as the earth heaped upon a grave. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 70382 -
Mount Narrow term 103875 -
MOUNT An object of any shape or material (usually metal) with evidence suggesting attachment to something more substantial. Use where the object would have been mounted or the function is uncertain. Preferred term 137076 -
Mount Pleasant Enclosure Narrow term 70957 -
MOUNTING BLOCK A block for mounting a horse. Preferred term 70263 -
Mounting Stone Narrow term 71094 -
Mouthpiece Narrow term - -
MOVABLE BRIDGE A type of bridge which has machinery and movable elements, eg. to allow vessels to pass. Preferred term 94202 -
MOVING CRANE A mobile crane. Preferred term 137991 -
MOVING CRANE A crane which is driven by a petrol or diesel engine and travels on either crawler tracks or rubber tyres. Preferred term 92706 -
MOVING QUAY CRANE A crane mounted on wheels and/or rails, used for the unloading of ships' cargoes. Preferred term 92707 -
MOVING QUAY CRANE A mobile crane usually found on a marine or inland quay. Preferred term 137992 -
Mowhay Narrow term 119433 -
MUCKING HULK Preferred term - -
MUD Soft, damp soil. Preferred term 83987 -
Mud And Stud House Narrow term 87399 -
MUD BARGE A flat bottomed vessel for receiving mud and other material from a dredger. Preferred term - -
MUFF A cylinder of fur or cloth into which the hands are placed to keep warm. Preferred term 96639 -
MUFFLE KILN A kiln in which the contents are protected from the fire, usually by a lining of tiles or refractory bricks. Preferred term 92708 -
MUG A drinking vessel with a handle. Preferred term 96791 -
MUG HOUSE An 18th century cottage with a pottery kiln attached. Preferred term 92709 -
Mulberry Harbour Narrow term 111573 -
MULBERRY HARBOUR An artificial harbour, constructed using prefabricated, concrete caissons, floating breakwaters and blockships, which were towed across the channel and assembled off the coast of Normandy to assist the allied forces after the D-Day landings in June 1944. Preferred term - -
MULE A machine for spinning cotton yarn. Preferred term 137993 -
MULES Draught animals produced by mating asses and horses. Preferred term 79096 -

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