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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
PLASTIC SURGERY DEPARTMENT A hospital department concerned with the reconstruction or repair of parts of the human body using transferred tissue, either in the treatment of injury or for cosmetic reasons. Preferred term 97466 -
PLASTICS FACTORY A factory for the production of plastics by chemical processes. Preferred term 69161 -
PLATE A general term given to all horizontal timbers laid on walls or posts in order to support other timbers. Preferred term 138096 -
PLATE A shallow, usually circular, dish on which food is served or eaten from. Preferred term 96797 -
PLATE ARMOUR Armour formed from thin pieces of metal fastened together or on leather or some strong woven material. Preferred term 95205 -
PLATE BROOCH A brooch with a flat plate to which the pin and catchplate are attached at the back, includes disc brooches. Preferred term 97115 -
PLATE GLASS WORKS A factory used for the production of thick, flat glass used for shop window panes, etc. Plate glass is produced by rolling and casting rather than traditional blowing. Preferred term 92943 -
PLATE RACK A storage rack for sections of steel plate used in the construction of ships. Preferred term 92944 -
PLATERS SHOP Large covered spaces where the steel plate used for ship construction was cut and marked out, prior to being craned onto the hull, etc. Preferred term 92945 -
PLATEWAY A track consisting of flanged strips used in early colliery railways. Preferred term 70253 -
PLATFORM Unspecified. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 70401 -
PLATFORM BARROW The rarest of the recognized types of round barrow, consisting of a flat, wide circular mound, which may be surrounded by a ditch. They occur widely across southern England with a marked concentration in East and West Sussex. Preferred term 102667 -
PLATFORM CAIRN A roughly circular monument featuring a low, more or less level platform of stones surrounded or retained by a low stone kerb. Some may feature a small central open area, thus resembling a ring cairn. Preferred term 90947 -
Platform Canopy Narrow term 144600 -
Platform House Narrow term 70982 -
Platform Settlement Use both terms. Narrow term 68992 -
PLATFORM SHELTER A structure providing protection against the weather, situated on railway platforms. Preferred term 159343 -
PLATING WORKS A factory or group of buildings used for the production of plated goods. Plating is the process whereby one metal object is coated with a thin layer of another metal. Preferred term 69247 -
PLATTER Large shallow dish or plate. Preferred term 96882 -
PLAY ROOM A room for children to play in. Preferred term 138097 -
Play School Narrow term 92946 -
Playground Narrow term 92947 -
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT Fixed equipment, such as slides, swings and climbing frames for children to play on. Often found in playgrounds, parks and school grounds. Preferred term 168105 -
PLAYGROUND SHELTER A rudimentary roofed building found in school playgrounds, open at the side. Used as a shelter from bad weather. Preferred term 92948 -
Playhouse Narrow term 92949 -
PLAYING FIELD A field or piece of ground used for the playing of games and other activities. Preferred term 92950 -
Playing Piece Narrow term - -
PLEASANCE An area attached to a house, or part of an estate used for pleasure and recreation. Preferred term 69038 -
Pleasaunce Narrow term 94008 -
PLEASURE GARDEN A type of 18th century public park, with refreshment houses, concert rooms, etc. Preferred term 71155 -

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