Object types that the Scheme uses Page: 3

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
ACID TOWER	A coke-filled tower used for the dissolving and neutralising of acid produced by alkali-making processes.	Preferred term	90989	-
ACID WORKS	A building or site used for the production of acids by a range of chemical processes.	Preferred term	90990	-
Acoustic Detection Post		Narrow term	68809	-
Acoustic Mirror		Narrow term	90991	-
Acoustic Wall		Narrow term	90992	-
ACROTERION	A plinth or pedestal, sometimes decorated, and sometimes supporting statuary, placed at the apex and lower extremity of a pediment.	Preferred term	138832	-
ACTIVE AIR DEFENCE SITE	A site equipped for active defensive action against an airborne enemy assault.	Preferred term	143457	-
ACTIVITY CENTRE	Site or building constructed or adapted for indoor and/or outdoor leisure and sport activities, for example archery, team-building and "outward-bound" activities based on military training.	Preferred term	143374	-
ADIT	A passage, usually horizontal, leading into a mine to allow for access or drainage.	Preferred term	137250	-
ADIT	Horizontal tunnel opening from the surface used for haulage or access to a mine. It can also be used for drainage.	Preferred term	69048	-
Adit Entrance		Narrow term	162713	-
Adit Portal	Use both terms.	Narrow term	90993	-
ADMINISTRATION BLOCK	A part of a building or complex where administrative duties are undertaken.	Preferred term	141270	-
Administration Block		Narrow term	71542	-
Administrative Office		Narrow term	162714	-
Admiralty		Narrow term	90994	-
Admiralty Collier	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Admiralty Drifter	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Admiralty Lighter	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Admiralty Netlayer	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Admiralty Oiler	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
ADMIRALTY SIGNAL ESTABLISHMENT	A building or site conducting research into communication techniques for use in the Royal Navy.	Preferred term	160499	-
ADMIRALTY SIGNAL STATION	A building or site used for naval communications.	Preferred term	152606	-
Admiralty Trawler	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
Admiralty Tug	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
ADMIRALTY VESSEL	Any vessel which has been hired or impressed for use by the Admiralty.	Preferred term	-	-
Admiralty Whaler	Use both terms.	Narrow term	-	-
ADMISSION HOSPITAL	A separate hospital building, or block of an asylum, where new arrivals were segregated from old inmates for a defined period. This system was developed from the mid-19th century onwards.	Preferred term	90995	-
ADULTERINE CASTLE	A castle erected without permission, ie. without a royal licence to crenellate.	Preferred term	68834	-
ADVANCED LANDING GROUND	A temporary airfield in use during the build-up to D-Day. They consisted of a natural earth or grass surface reinforced with wire mesh.	Preferred term	94039	-