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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
Non Conformist School Narrow term 94053 -
NON DEAD CENTRE STEAM ENGINE A patented design of twin-cylinder, inverted vertical steam engine, which can be started irrespective of the position of the crank. Preferred term 138013 -
NON DOMESTICATED ANIMALS Any animal other than livestock (animals carried as food); animals used for transport (horses; mules); and domestic pets. Such animals may be exported as specimens, for zoos, menageries, and circuses, or as unusual pets (e.g. elephants, monkeys). Preferred term 149847 -
Non Parochial Chapel Narrow term 70686 -
Nonconformist Academy Narrow term 92759 -
NONCONFORMIST CEMETERY A burial ground for Nonconformists. Use more specific term where known. Preferred term 152714 -
NONCONFORMIST CHAPEL A place of worship for members of Protestant sects dissenting from the established Church. Preferred term 69973 -
NONCONFORMIST CHURCH A place of worship for members of Protestant sects dissenting from the established Church. Preferred term 92760 -
Nonconformist Hall Narrow term 92761 -
NONCONFORMIST MEETING HOUSE A building used for services by a nonconformist protestant sect, especially by Quakers and Presbyterians. Preferred term 92762 -
Nonconformist Proprietary School Narrow term 92763 -
Nonconformist School Narrow term 92764 -
NOOK SHAFT A colonnette set in a corner or angle, such as the meeting of two walls or the place at which a doorframe meets the wall it is set in. Preferred term 138884 -
Norcon Pillbox Narrow term 140514 -
NORTH LIGHT A window usually spanning the full width of the north side of a roof allowing the maximum amount of direct and indirect light to enter. Preferred term 138014 -
NORTH LIGHT FACTORY A type of factory building, often single-storey, designed so that windows incorporated into the vertical faces of its saw-tooth roof can allow the maximum amount of natural light into its interior. Preferred term 92765 -
NORTH LIGHT ROOF A roof design, common to weaving sheds, featuring a sawtooth profile with unequal slopes forming each ridge and lights on its northern side. Preferred term 138015 -
NORTH LIGHT SHED A single storey building designed so that windows incorporated into the saw tooth roof catch the available light. Preferred term 129045 -
NORTHROP LOOM An automatic power loom invented by James H Northrop in 1894. Preferred term 138016 -
NOSE BAG A bag containing food hung around a horse's head. Preferred term 95694 -
Noseguard Narrow term - -
NOTCHED LAP JOINT A lap joint which has a notch cut in one side. Preferred term 138017 -
NOTICE BOARD A large board, often attached to the side of a building, on which advertisements can be displayed. Use for external structures only. Preferred term 94182 -
NOVICES ROOM A room in a monastery used by monks or nuns as a day room. Preferred term 151876 -
NOVICES ROOM A room in a monastery used by monks or nuns as a day room. Preferred term 151877 -
NOZZLE A pointed spout attachment. Preferred term 96495 -
NUCLEAR BUNKER A reinforced concrete structure, often sited underground, used as a shelter from the threat of nuclear attack. Preferred term 92766 -
NUCLEAR COMMAND CENTRE An underground structure from which operations covering the whole, or part, of the country could be directed in the event of a nuclear attack. Usually equipped with air filtration equipment and supplies for several months. Preferred term 167317 -
NUCLEAR POWER STATION A complex of buildings producing power derived from nuclear energy. Preferred term 92767 -
NUCLEAR TEST SITE Site associated with the testing of nuclear material or its containers. Preferred term 140108 -

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