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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
PEWTER An alloy, traditionally of tin and lead but now of tin, antimony and copper, used for domestic utensils. Preferred term 85380 -
Pewter Working Site Narrow term 69282 -
PEWTER WORKS A site or building used for the manufacture of goods made from pewter, an alloy of tin and lead. Preferred term 69283 -
PHALLIC OBJECT An object fashioned in the image of a penis. Preferred term 95989 -
PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMICAL SITE Sites used for the production of drugs and other medical products. Preferred term 92900 -
PHARMACEUTICAL WORKS A large-scale site where medicinal drugs are maufactured. Preferred term 69160 -
PHARMACY A building where the study and practice of preparing, preserving, compounding and dispensing drugs is performed. Preferred term 92901 -
Pharos Narrow term 71044 -
PHEASANTRY A place where pheasants are reared and kept. Preferred term 87955 -
PHENOL WORKS A chemical works engaged in the production of the coal tar derivative phenol, a chemical used for the manufacture of explosives during WWI. Preferred term 99588 -
PHIAL A small bottle for liquids. Preferred term 95290 -
PHILOLOGICAL SCHOOL A place where the science of historical and comparative language is taught. Preferred term 92902 -
PHOENIX CAISSON A floatable concrete vessel, numbers of which made up the main breakwater of the Mulberry Harbours used to secure beachheads during the allied invasion of Europe in June 1944. Preferred term 100213 -
PHOENIX CAISSON A floatable concrete vessel, numbers of which made up the main breakwater of the Mulberry Harbours used to secure beachheads during the allied invasion of Europe in June 1944. Preferred term - -
Phoenix Prefab Narrow term 104014 -
Phoenix Unit Narrow term 82890 -
Phoenix Unit Narrow term - -
PHOSPHATE Salts or organic derivatives of phosphoric acid, especially compounds of Calcium or Iron found in cereals and minerals. Preferred term 79126 -
PHOSPHATE ROCK Rock containing a high proportion of calcium phosphate. Preferred term 86478 -
PHOTO INTERPRETATION CENTRE A building in which photographers, taken for aerial reconnaissance purposes, are analysed and interpreted to provide intelligence on enemy activities. Preferred term 160523 -
PHOTOGRAPHIC DARKROOM A darkened room or workshop used by photographers to process prints from glass plates or photographic film. Preferred term 169976 -
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY A place where photographs are displayed for sale. Preferred term 92903 -
PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO A place where photographs are taken of people or things on a commercial basis. Preferred term 92904 -
PHYLACTERY A religious receptacle, especially Jewish where it contains four Hebrew texts worn during morning prayers. Preferred term 95988 -
PHYSIC GARDEN A garden maintained for the study and cultivation of plants for medicinal purposes. Preferred term 92905 -
PHYSICAL DISABILITY HOSPITAL Specialist hospital treating patients with physical disabilities. Preferred term 159331 -
Physicians College Narrow term 92906 -
PHYSIOTHERAPY DEPARTMENT A hospital department where heat, light, sound, electricity, etc, is administered to patients suffering from muscular or skeletal disorders. Preferred term 92907 -
Piano Bar Narrow term 107473 -
PIANO FACTORY A factory where pianos are manufactured. Preferred term 92908 -

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