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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
REELING SHED A building wherein silk worm cocoons are boiled to release the silk fibres. Preferred term 93110 -
REFECTORY A dining hall, usually in a monastery or college. Preferred term 138162 -
REFECTORY A communal dining room, especially in schools, colleges and monasteries. Preferred term 70405 -
REFERENCE LIBRARY A library where books may be consulted but not taken away. Preferred term 93111 -
REFINERY An industrial building, plant or site where crude substances, such as sugar, metal, oil etc., are purified or refined. Preferred term 143436 -
REFLECTING POOL A body of water placed in such a way as to reflect a building or landscape feature. Preferred term 159266 -
Reform Club Narrow term 93112 -
REFORMATORY SHIP Preferred term - -
REFRESHMENT PAVILION A type of pavilion sometimes found in public parks or country house estates. Preferred term 93113 -
REFRESHMENT ROOMS An area within a building open to the public where light meals and drinks can be purchased and consumed. Preferred term 71766 -
REFRIGERATED STORE A storehouse using mechanical means of controlling temperature rather than ice or insulation. Preferred term 87694 -
REFUGE BEACON A beacon, firmly embedded on the sea floor, consisting of an iron mast, with ladder steps leading up to the refuge cage considerably above high-water mark, and capable of holding several people. Preferred term 93115 -
REFUGE BUOY Preferred term - -
Refugee Camp Narrow term 140402 -
REFUGEE HOUSING Housing provided for refugees. Similar to refugee camp but with the reuse of existing buildings rather than a temporary camp. Preferred term 141329 -
REFUSE DEPOT A place where domestic refuse is collected for disposal. Preferred term 93116 -
REFUSE DESTRUCTOR STATION Power station using domestic refuse as its principal fuel. Preferred term 93117 -
REFUSE DISPOSAL PLANT For the disposal of town refuse. Some 19th century plants were linked to a power station. Later ones incorporate INCINERATORS, recycling facilities, etc. Preferred term 87720 -
REFUSE DISPOSAL SITE A site where household rubbish and other waste products can be disposed of. May take the form of a pit, rubbish tip, landfill site or incineration plant. Preferred term 78143 -
Refuse Pit Narrow term 71203 -
REFUSE TRANSFER DEPOT A depot for the transfer of town refuse to river barges before transportation to the REFUSE DEPOT. Preferred term 93118 -
Regal Narrow term - -
REGIMENTAL DEPOT Any military base where the depot battalion of a regiment is based. Depot battalions maintain the stores and records of a regiment and train new recruits. Preferred term 93119 -
REGIMENTAL HEADQUARTERS The main administrative building and headquarters of a regiment Preferred term 160373 -
Regimental Hospital Narrow term 93120 -
REGIMENTAL INSTITUTE An institute provided by a regiment for the improvement of the soldiers and to reduce excessive drinking. Preferred term 119473 -
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT HEADQUARTERS A reinforced concrete structure, usually sited underground, from where it was intended to conduct the business of government in the event of nuclear war. Date specific from mid 1980's to early 1990's. Preferred term 100210 -
REGIONAL GOVERNMENT SHELTER A reinforced concrete structure, usually sited underground, intended to be used by the regional government as an air raid shelter in the event of a nuclear attack. Preferred term 162648 -
REGIONAL SEAT OF GOVERNMENT A reinforced concrete structure, usually sited underground, from where it was intended to conduct the business of government in the event of nuclear war. Date specific late 1950's to early 1970's. Preferred term 102682 -
REGISTER OFFICE An office at which the registration of marriages, births and deaths are recorded, and in which marriage ceremonies may take place. Preferred term 93121 -

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