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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
Pit Dwelling Previously interpreted as dwellings, now believed to be principally storage pits. Narrow term 71142 -
Pit Pony Stable Use both terms. Narrow term 71555 -
Pit Prop Shop Use both terms. Narrow term 92930 -
PIT PROPS A large block of wood used to support the roof of a mine. Preferred term 79132 -
PIT TRAP A pit used to trap game. Often originally covered and consealed, and sometimes with sharpened stakes in the base. Preferred term 142999 -
Pit Village Narrow term 92931 -
PIT WHEEL The main gearwheel in a water mill, sharing the same shaft as the exterior waterwheel but placed within the mill. Preferred term 139517 -
Pit Wood Narrow term 85632 -
PITCH A dark, viscous substance obtained, from the distillation of wood tar or turpentine, and used as a sealant for caulking the seams of a ship or boat. Preferred term 79133 -
PITCH MAKING HEARTH A hearth constructed specifically for the manufacture of pitch. Preferred term 142966 -
PITCHBACK WHEEL A waterwheel where the incoming supply of water is introduced at the top of the wheel and drops onto the paddles, or buckets, of the wheel which rotates in the reverse direction to that of the incoming flow. Preferred term 138091 -
PITCHBACK WHEEL A type of waterwheel where the incoming supply of water leaves a launder near the top of the wheel, and drops onto the paddles or buckets of the wheel which rotates in the reverse direction to that of the incoming flow. Preferred term 92932 -
PITCHER A large jug, usually rounded with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids. Preferred term 96796 -
PITCHFORK A long handled fork with two or three long curved tines for tossing straw or hay. Preferred term 95797 -
PITHEAD BATHS A building containing the colliery showers. Also often containing first aid and mine rescue facilities. Preferred term 78797 -
PIVOT A piece of stone or timber with a small cup shaped depression in its upper surface, set into the ground to fasten a door, gate, window etc to allow it to open and shut. Preferred term 159174 -
PLACE OF WORSHIP A place where appropriate acts, rites and ceremonies are performed to honour or revere a supernatural being, power or holy entity. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 92933 -
PLAGUE CEMETERY A burial ground for victims of the plague. Preferred term 92934 -
Plague Churchyard Narrow term 92935 -
Plague House Narrow term 71134 -
PLAGUE MEMORIAL A commemorative monument to victims of the plague. Preferred term 92936 -
PLAGUE PIT A deep pit used for the burial of plague victims. Preferred term 70041 -
PLAGUE STONE A stone on which plague victims placed vinegar-disinfected money to pay for food left for them by the townspeople. Preferred term 68720 -
PLAIN AN GWARRY A Cornish Medieval amphitheatre used for the performance of mystery plays and sports. Preferred term 69948 -
Plainsong School Narrow term 92937 -
PLAN A diagram or drawing made by projection onto a horizontal plane, often of a building. Preferred term 95392 -
PLAN COMPONENT The element or elements that make up the different parts of a structural plan. Preferred term 138092 -
PLAN TYPES Preferred term 162612 -
PLANE A tool used to smooth wood. It has a flat surface with an adjustable blade protruding through it. Preferred term 96955 -
PLANETARIUM A building incorporating a model representation of the planetary system projected onto the ceiling. Preferred term 92938 -

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