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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
OBSERVATORY A building containing celestial telescopes in which astronomical or meteorological phenomena may be observed. Preferred term 68699 -
OCCUPATION LAYER A layer of remains left by a single culture, from which the culture can be dated or identified. Preferred term 145103 -
OCCUPATION SITE A site showing some signs of occupation but evidence is insufficient to imply permanent settlement. Preferred term 94149 -
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY UNIT A centre where treatment and rehabilitation training is given to patients recovering from injuries or accidents. Preferred term 92776 -
OCEAN LINER TERMINAL An area of a port, dock or harbour, often including buildings for passport control and customs, where passengers of ocean liners can embark/disembark and where supplies can be taken on board. Preferred term 92777 -
Oceanographic Research Station Narrow term 92778 -
OCHRE An earth derived pigment. Preferred term 84371 -
OCHRE MILL A mill for grinding ochre for the paint making process. Preferred term 143018 -
OCHRE MINE A site where iron oxide and iron sulphate is extracted. Preferred term 140196 -
OCHRE PIT A site where iron oxide and iron sulphates, used as brown pigments, are excavated. Preferred term 69114 -
Ochre Works Narrow term 140197 -
OCTAGONAL KILN A kiln that is octagonal in plan. Use with functional kiln type where known. Preferred term 92779 -
OCTAGONAL PLAN A plan of a structure which has eight sides. Preferred term 138019 -
OCTAGONAL TEMPLE A garden building, octagonal in plan, designed in the style of a classical temple, used for standing or sitting in. Preferred term 92780 -
OCULISTS STAMP A stamp, made of clay or stone, used to mark bars of eye ointment. Preferred term 95250 -
OCULUS A circular or oval window or panel. Also the circular opening at the top of a dome. Preferred term 138020 -
ODDFELLOWS HALL A building used by the society, fraternity or order organized under this name with initiatory rites, mystic signs of recognition and various degrees of dignity or honour, for social or benevolent purposes. Preferred term 71717 -
Oddfellows House Narrow term 92781 -
Oeil De Boeuf Narrow term 138021 -
Off Licence Narrow term 90327 -
OFFCUT An object that has been cut off. Preferred term 97606 -
OFFERING BOWL A bowl in which an offering is made. Preferred term 97607 -
OFFERING DISH A dish in which an offering is made. Preferred term 97608 -
OFFERING JAR A jar that contains an offering. Preferred term 97609 -
OFFERING PLATE A plate on which an offering is made. Preferred term 97610 -
OFFERING TRAY A tray on which an offering is made. Preferred term 97611 -
OFFERING VESSEL A container used to hold an offering. Preferred term 96872 -
OFFERTORIUM The area where the act of Offertory, where bread and wine are placed upon the altar, takes place. Preferred term 138022 -
Offertorium Narrow term 70661 -
OFFICE A building or room where business, administrative or professional activities are conducted. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 71359 -

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