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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
PILLBOX (TYPE PD541) A circular pillbox designed by the Croft Granite, Brick and Concrete Company, with six loopholes. With no roof or door access was gained through the roof. Preferred term 160333 -
PILLBOX (VARIANT) A pillbox which varies from standard designs. Preferred term 140531 -
PILLORY A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which the offender stood. Preferred term 95719 -
PILLORY A wooden frame with holes, through which the head and hands of an offender were thrust, in which state they would be exposed to public ridicule and assault. Preferred term 68733 -
PILLOW A bag stuffed with soft material used to support the head whilst sleeping. Preferred term 96550 -
Pillow Capital Narrow term 138089 -
PILLOW MOUND A pillow-shaped, flat topped rectangular mound often surrounded by a shallow ditch used to farm rabbits. Preferred term 68659 -
PILLOW STONE A small Anglo-Saxon cross-slab buried on the breast or beneath the head of a corpse. Preferred term 70084 -
PILOT OFFICE An office used by a qualified pilot, expert in ship-handling and with local knowledge, who assists the captain or master to take a vessel in or out of a harbour or through narrow waters. Preferred term 88199 -
Pilot Station Narrow term 92922 -
PILOT VESSEL A vessel used to carry a pilot to a ship. Preferred term - -
PILOTI A pier used to raise a structure or building above ground floor level so that there is open space beneath the structure Preferred term 144483 -
Pilots Lookout Narrow term 119033 -
Pilum Narrow term - -
PIMENTOS Sweet red peppers. Preferred term 110974 -
Pimple Narrow term 160306 -
PIN A small piece of metal or other material used to hold objects together. Preferred term 97288 -
Pin Beater Narrow term - -
PIN CUSHION A small cushion into which pins are pushed for storage. Preferred term 97047 -
PIN FACTORY A building where pins are manufactured. Preferred term 92923 -
PIN MILL A building or site used for the manufacture of pins. Preferred term 92924 -
Pin Works Narrow term 69246 -
PINCERS A tool for gripping with, often used to pinch objects together. Preferred term 96954 -
PINE Softwood obtained from trees of the genus Pinus, often used for the manufacture of furniture. Preferred term 79129 -
PINERY A glasshouse used for growing pineapples. Preferred term 92925 -
PINETUM An arboretum devoted mainly to the growing of conifers. Preferred term 92926 -
Pinfold Narrow term 71140 -
PINK Small square rigged ship with a narrow overhanging stern. Preferred term - -
PINNACE A small two masted craft, with oars as well as sails. Preferred term - -
PINNACLE Small ornamental pyramid or cone, often decorated, crowning a spire, turret, buttress etc. Preferred term 139442 -

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