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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
RANCH BOUNDARY A system of long, continuous banks and/or ditches dividing land into well defined areas. Possibly used for controlling livestock Preferred term 68651 -
Range Blockhouse Use both terms. Narrow term 94380 -
RANGERS HOUSE The residence of a keeper of a royal park etc. Preferred term 71641 -
Ranters Chapel Narrow term 93098 -
RAPE SEED The oil rich seed of the plant Bracchus napus. Preferred term 83430 -
RAPID LOADING STATION A group of buildings and machines, usually situated close to the pithead, enabling the rapid, mechanized loading of goods wagons with coal. Preferred term 86336 -
RAPIER A long narrow two edged sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon. Preferred term 95213 -
RASP A tool for smoothing objects. Preferred term 97411 -
RATCHET RATTLE An instrument whirled to produce sound by a piece of flexible wood hitting against a ratchet wheel. Preferred term 95515 -
RATTLE A hollow instrument containing material that produces sound when shaken. Preferred term 95502 -
RAVELIN In fortification, a detached triangular outwork consisting of two battered faces forming a salient angle. Usually positioned in the ditch in front of a rampart and between two bastions. Term mainly for military architecture from 15th century and later. Preferred term 140302 -
RAW COTTON Cotton which has not been processed. Preferred term 79152 -
Rayon Factory Narrow term 70528 -
RAZOR A sharp blade used for shaving. Preferred term 96160 -
REACTION TURBINE A prime mover which is rotated by the reaction from forcing a moving fluid to change direction. Preferred term 138157 -
READING ROOM A room set aside for the purpose of reading, such as in a library or a club. Preferred term 139136 -
READING ROOM A room in a library or institution providing periodicals, newspapers, etc. Preferred term 71424 -
REAL TENNIS COURT An indoor court where the ancient and complex sport of real tennis is played, eg. the court at Hampton Court Palace. Preferred term 93100 -
REAMER An object used in smithing to enlarge holes, consists of a tapered square rod. Preferred term 97054 -
REAPER A machine for cutting down cereal crops. Preferred term 95804 -
REAPING HOOK A hooked blade used to cut crops. All the blade is to one side of the handle rather than being on both sides as in a sickle. Preferred term 95805 -
Reaping Knife Narrow term - -
REAVE A stone wall, often of considerable length, built to divide an area of land. Most occur as part of extensive walled field systems. This is a regional term specific to Dartmoor and should not be used in other parts of the country. Preferred term 68652 -
REBATE A rectangular recess along the edge of a timber to receive a shutter, door or window. Preferred term 138158 -
REBUS A decorative feature, or non-heraldic badge, representing the name of a person connected with a building, often in the form of a graphic pun on the name. Preferred term 138159 -
RECEIVER A container used in the distilling process to catch the distilled liquid. Preferred term 97320 -
RECEIVING BLOCK Series of rooms in a workhouse, prison or hospital, often including porter's lodge, baths, clothes store, washrooms, casual cells, rooms etc, for receiving inmates/patients. Use term in Monument Type Thesaurus if it is a freestanding building. Preferred term 140452 -
RECEIVING BLOCK A building as part of a workhouse, prison or hospital, often including porter's lodge, baths, clothes store, washrooms, casual cells, rooms etc, for receiving inmates/patients. Use term from Components thesaurus if it is part of a building complex. Preferred term 93101 -
Receiving House Narrow term 170020 -
RECEPTION CENTRE A facility for the kitting out and induction of recruits before being sent on for training. Preferred term 167330 -

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