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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
BALL FINIAL	A decorative ball usually used to ornament a bench end, canopy, gable, pinnacle or spire.	Preferred term	137393	-
BALL FLOWER	Decorative ornamentation in the form of a ball enclosed within petals.	Preferred term	137394	-
BALL MILL	A cylindrical device using ceramic or metallic balls to grind materials like ores, chemicals, ceramic raw materials and paints	Preferred term	144597	-
BALL SPORTS SITE	A building, site or structure associated with the playing of ball sports.	Preferred term	103473	-
BALL WINDING MACHINE	A hand operated machine for winding cotton and linen thread into balls - invented in 1802.	Preferred term	137395	-
BALLAST	A heavy substance, usually gravel, sand or lead, placed in the bilge of a ship or boat to provide stability.	Preferred term	82851	-
BALLAST HILL	An artificial mound created by the disposal of aggregate originally used as ballast in ships.	Preferred term	146409	-
BALLAST POND	A water-filled hole used for the disposal of aggregate originally used as ballast in ships.	Preferred term	91120	-
Ballast Pound		Narrow term	91121	-
BALLET SCHOOL	A training school where ballet is taught.	Preferred term	91122	-
BALLISTA BALL	A stone missile fired from a ballista, larger in diameter than ballista shot.	Preferred term	95160	-
BALLISTA BOLT	A large bolt or arrow fired from a ballista.	Preferred term	95161	-
BALLOON SHED	A building used for fabricating balloon and airship envelopes.	Preferred term	91123	-
BALLROOM	A room for holding receptions particularly balls.	Preferred term	137396	-
BALLROOM	A room designed or suitable for dancing.	Preferred term	91124	-
BALUSTER	A vertical pillar or post, often shaped.	Preferred term	96004	-
BALUSTER	An upright member supporting a coping or handrail in a balustrade or staircase.	Preferred term	137397	-
BALUSTRADE	The structure consisting of a series of balusters supporting a rail or coping, and sometimes a base and pedestal, on a parapet, balcony or staircase.	Preferred term	137398	-
BALUSTRADE	A row of balusters, usually made of stone, surmounted by a rail or coping.	Preferred term	71386	-
BAND (MOULDING)	A continuous series of ornaments within a horizontal moulding.	Preferred term	138844	-
BAND (STRUCTURAL)	A flat, horizontal strip, block or moulding, sometimes decorated, on a facade or interrupting an architectural feature such as a column.	Preferred term	138834	-
BANDAGE	A strip of cloth used for binding a wound.	Preferred term	95258	-
BANDAGE FACTORY	A building manufacturing bandages.	Preferred term	164189	-
BANDED COLUMN	A column in which the shaft is interrupted by stone bands.	Preferred term	137400	-
BANDEROLLE	A flat band carrying a motto.	Preferred term	137401	-
BANDSTAND	A platform or other structure for the use of a band of musicians.	Preferred term	69009	-
Bangle		Narrow term	-	-
BANJO ENCLOSURE	A monument consisting of a small (generally less than 100m diameter) subcircular enclosure with a narrow approach way consisting of parallel ditches (thus banjo shaped). Believed to be associated with stock management in the Later Prehistoric period.	Preferred term	68979	-
BANK (EARTHWORK)	Linear or curvilinear construction of earth, turf and stone, often, but not always accompanied by a ditch. Use specific type where known.	Preferred term	91126	-
BANK (FINANCIAL)	An establishment used for the custody of money received from, or on behalf, of its customers.	Preferred term	91127	-