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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
PROTHESIS A room in a church to receive the congregation's offerings. Preferred term 138126 -
PROTOMA CAPITAL A capital with a half figure projecting from each corner Preferred term 138127 -
PROTOTYPE The original pattern/type of an object. Preferred term 97621 -
PROTRACTOR An instrument for measuring angles, usually in the form of a graduated semi-circle. Preferred term 95345 -
Provender Mill Narrow term 93026 -
Provender Store Narrow term 93027 -
PROVING HOUSE A building used for the testing of weapons for quality, accuracy and explosive power. Preferred term 71492 -
PROVISIONS Supplies including food, drink and equipment necessary for a journey. Preferred term 83110 -
PROVOSTS HOUSE The residence of the head or president of a chapter, or community of religious persons. Preferred term 93028 -
Provosts Lodgings Narrow term 93029 -
PRUNES Dried or partially dried plums eaten as fruit. Preferred term 83115 -
PRUNING HOOK A tool with a curved blade used for pruning. Preferred term 95801 -
PRUNING KNIFE A knife designed to be used for pruning plants. Preferred term 95802 -
PSALTERY Instruments of psaltery and dulcimer type. Preferred term 95517 -
PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL Nowadays a hospital where patients suffering from psychiatric disorders receive medical care and treatment. Traditionally they were often places where psychiatric patients were kept confined away from society receiving minimal medical care or attention. Preferred term 93030 -
Psychiatric Unit Narrow term 93031 -
PSYCHIATRIC WARD A section of a hospital specializing in the treatment of patients with serious mental disorders. Preferred term 159326 -
PSYCHIATRIC WARD BLOCK Nowadays a hospital block where patients suffering from psychiatric disorders receive medical and surgical treatment. Formerly a place where psychiatric patients were primarily segregated from other patients in a hospital. Preferred term 94093 -
Pub Narrow term 93032 -
Pub Sign Narrow term 93033 -
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE INSTITUTION Name given to a workhouse after 1929. The Local Government Act of 1929 abolished Poor Law Unions and Guardians, and control passed to public assistance authorities run by county boroughs and county councils. Lasted until 1948 when poor laws were repealed. Preferred term 142960 -
Public Baths Narrow term 70565 -
PUBLIC BUILDING A building or group of buildings owned and operated by a governing body and often occupied by a government agency. Use specific type of building where known. Preferred term 68749 -
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE A toilet or toilets for public use. Preferred term 70450 -
Public Gallery Narrow term 93034 -
PUBLIC HALL A purpose-built hall (usually 19th century) which was available for public hire and could be used for a variety of activities, eg. lectures, meetings, balls and concerts. Preferred term 71532 -
PUBLIC HOUSE The public house was a 19th century development, distinctive from the earlier BEER HOUSE by its decorative treatment and fittings. Preferred term 68800 -
Public Laundry Narrow term 93035 -
Public Lavatory Narrow term 71174 -
PUBLIC LIBRARY A library for use of the public. Preferred term 71434 -

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