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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
Potato Store Narrow term 111654 -
POTATOES The edible tubers of plants of the family Ipomoea Batatas eaten as a vegetable. Preferred term 79144 -
POTTERS STAMP The tool used to create a mark on pottery by the potter. Preferred term 97620 -
POTTERS TOOL A tool used in making pottery. Preferred term 97049 -
POTTERS WHEEL A rotating wheel, horizontal to the ground, on which pottery is made. Preferred term 97050 -
Potters Workshop Narrow term 69437 -
POTTERY Ceramic vessels produced out of wet clay which is shaped ad dried or fired to harden. In some cases other materials like sand are added to the clay. Preferred term 82879 -
POTTERY KILN A structure, composed of oven and hovel, used for the firing of pottery ware. Preferred term 69092 -
POTTERY MANUFACTURING SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the production of pottery. Use only for sites where there is evidence of pottery manufacture but no specific monument, otherwise use more specific term. Preferred term 90956 -
POTTERY WORKS A complex of buildings used for the manufacture of pottery. Preferred term 69093 -
POTTERY WORKSHOP A building or room where items of pottery are manufactured. Includes handcrafted and machine made pottery. Preferred term 69094 -
POTTING SHED A shed in which delicate plants are reared from seedlings for planting out later. Preferred term 88482 -
POUCH A small bag or detachable outside pocket. Preferred term 96722 -
POULTIGGERY A building combining a pigsty at ground level with a poultry house in a loft over. Preferred term 162570 -
POULTRY HOUSE A structure providing accommodation for poultry. Preferred term 68569 -
Poultry Housing Narrow term 162571 -
Poultry Market Narrow term 92979 -
POUNCE POT A pot for fine powder. Preferred term 96883 -
POUNCET BOX A box with a perforated top used for perfume. Preferred term 96884 -
POUND A pen, often circular and stone-walled, for rounding up livestock. Preferred term 68660 -
Pound Keepers Cottage Narrow term 92980 -
POUND LOCK A common type of lock in the form of a chamber with gates on either side. Preferred term 92981 -
POUNDER A tool used to pound, crush or beat an object. Preferred term 100026 -
POWDER FLASK A container for loose gun powder. Sometimes with a regulator to release enough powder for one shot. Preferred term 95208 -
POWDER HORN A horn used to hold loose gun powder for recharging firearms. Preferred term 95209 -
Powder House Narrow term 68902 -
POWDER HULK A vessel used for storing and issuing gunpowder, usually moored well away from the dockyard. Preferred term - -
POWDER MAGAZINE A place in which gunpowder and other explosives are stored in large quantities. Preferred term 68892 -
POWDER MEASURE A container to provide a set amount of gun powder. Preferred term 95210 -
Powder Mill Narrow term 70938 -

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