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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
Organ Pipe Narrow term - -
Organetto Narrow term - -
ORGANIC MATERIAL Material derived from living things. Use more specific term where known. Preferred term 142908 -
Organic Sediment Preferred term 148289 -
ORIEL WINDOW A bay window, supported by corbelling, cills or brackets, projecting from an upper storey of a building. Preferred term 138038 -
ORIENTAL INSTITUTE A building used by an organization or society to promote the study of oriental languages and history through lectures, research, etc. Preferred term 92820 -
Oriental Orthodox Church Narrow term 99562 -
Oriental Strangers Home A historic term for temporary accommodation offered to foreign sailors employed by British shipping companies but destitute while awaiting their next ship. The 'Strangers' Home for Asiatics, Africans and South Sea Islanders' opened in London in 1857. Narrow term 92821 -
Orillon Narrow term 92822 -
Orion Class Battleship Narrow term - -
ORLIT HUT A prefabricated structure of reinforced concrete posts and beams with infillings of pre stressed concrete planks and felted slabs. Initially used for military barracks in WWII and later for civilian housing. Manufactured by the Orlit Company. Preferred term 159310 -
ORLIT POST A small prefabricated, reinforced concrete structure manufactured by Messrs Orlit Ltd for the Royal Observer Corps. The first were ordered in 1951, most were redundant by 1955, a few remained in use in eastern England until 1965. Preferred term 100216 -
ORNAMENTAL BATH An ornamental garden feature, sometimes with an associated bath house. Preferred term 164114 -
ORNAMENTAL BRIDGE A bridge built to enhance or compliment the surrounding landscape. Mainly found on estates or in parkland and usually 18th and 19th century. Preferred term 92823 -
ORNAMENTAL CANAL An artificial stretch of water, usually rectangular in shape, used decoratively, particularly in formal gardens, eg. Long Water, Hampton Court. Occasionally used to supply water to cascades. Preferred term 69027 -
ORNAMENTAL CLEARING An area of land, usually planted with creeping plants and turf, laid out in a woodland landscape to produce the natural effect of a clearing. Preferred term 159270 -
ORNAMENTAL CLOCK A functioning clock designed to serve also as an ornamental feature or sculpture. Preferred term 141448 -
Ornamental Dairy Narrow term 92824 -
ORNAMENTAL FOUNTAIN An often highly elaborate water fountain, usually found in parks, gardens or urban spaces. Preferred term 69016 -
ORNAMENTAL GARDEN A decorative garden, often landscaped, laid out with intricate flower beds and hedges, and often containing ornate sculptures, fountains and garden ornaments. Preferred term 82827 -
ORNAMENTAL LAKE An artificial lake, often made by damming a stream. A common feature of landscape parks. Preferred term 69028 -
ORNAMENTAL POND A small artificial pond of water often found in parks and gardens, for decorative purposes. Preferred term 69029 -
Ornamental Terrace Narrow term 69030 -
ORNAMENTS Any unspecified items without utility or function and prized for personal or domestic decorative value. Examples might be unspecified metal objects from the Bronze Age or Victorian Staffordshire china dogs. Preferred term 141503 -
Orphan Asylum Narrow term 92825 -
Orphan Houses Narrow term 92826 -
ORPHAN SCHOOL A school for parentless children. Preferred term 92827 -
ORPHANAGE A public institution for the care and protection of children without parents. Preferred term 68719 -
Orphanage Chapel Use both terms. Narrow term 92828 -
Orphanage School Narrow term 92829 -

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