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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
POLYTECHNIC An educational institution, introduced in the 1960s. Distinguished from universities by traditionally training technicians in business, industry and commerce for an immediate local area, and offering more part-time classes, etc. Preferred term 71721 -
POLYTUNNEL A plastic covered tunnel designed to protect vulnerable plants from the weather and allow vegetables to be grown out of season Preferred term 143543 -
POMMANDER A hollow ball for containing aromatic substances eg perfume. Preferred term 100069 -
Pommel (Saddle) Narrow term - -
PONCELET WATER TURBINE An inwards, radial flow reaction water turbine developed by Jean Victor Poncelet (1788-1867) in France in 1826. Preferred term 138101 -
PONCELET WATERWHEEL An undershot waterwheel, developed by General Jean Victor Poncelet (1788-1867) in France, which improved efficiency through the replacement of flat, wooden paddles with curved, metal vanes. Preferred term 139598 -
POND A body of still water often artificially formed for a specific purpose. Use specifc type where known. Preferred term 70449 -
POND BARROW A monument featuring an artificial circular shallow depression surrounded by a bank which runs around the rim of the depression. Preferred term 70008 -
POND BAY Form of dam, usually associated with ponds supplying water for blast furnaces. Preferred term 69382 -
PONTOON A flat bottomed boat or hollow float of which a number are used to support a temporary bridge over a river. Preferred term - -
PONTOON BRIDGE A floating bridge, generally temporary, whose decks are supported on low flat-bottomed or hollow floats. Preferred term 76352 -
PONTOON PIER A form of floating, moveable pier designed for use in open water. Preferred term 76354 -
POOL A small body of water, either natural or artificial. Preferred term 71405 -
Poor House Narrow term 71161 -
Poor Law Guardians Home Narrow term 92961 -
Poor Law Guardians Office Narrow term 92962 -
Poor Law Infirmary Use both terms. Narrow term 92963 -
Poor Law Institution Narrow term 92964 -
Poor Law Office Narrow term 92965 -
Poor Law Union Hospital Use both terms. Narrow term 92966 -
POOR SOULS LIGHT A small, ornate structure in which candles were placed either during masses for the dead or to indicate the position of the cemetery at night . Preferred term 70114 -
Pop Up Pillbox Narrow term 140538 -
PORCELAIN Hard semi-translucent ceramic material made out of kaolin, quartz and feldspar which is biscuit fired at around 1000 degrees Celsius and glaze fired at around 1300 degrees Celsius. Preferred term 79140 -
Porcelain Factory Narrow term 70694 -
Porcelain Showroom Narrow term 92967 -
PORCH An interior or projecting shelter surrounding an entrance to a building. Preferred term 138102 -
PORK The flesh obtained from pigs eaten as food. Preferred term 79141 -
PORRINGER A small dish, often with a handle, for soup, porridge etc. Preferred term 96798 -
PORT A settlement area that combines a harbour and terminal facilities at the interface between land and water transportation systems. Preferred term 69464 -
PORT ADMIRALS HOUSE The residence of an admiral of a port. Preferred term 92968 -

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