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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
RIVER LOCK A section of the water channel of a river, shut off above and below by lock gates provided with sluices to let water in and out and thus raise or lower boats from one level to another. Often found situated next to a weir. Preferred term 70302 -
RIVER NAVIGATION A river canalized for shipping. Preferred term 70303 -
River Police Station Narrow term 71158 -
RIVER PORT A port situated on a river, often associated with a town or overland goods transport facilities. Preferred term 93145 -
River Quay Narrow term 71183 -
River Sluice Narrow term 71207 -
River Stairs Narrow term 93146 -
River Steps Narrow term 93147 -
River Wall Narrow term 70875 -
River Weir Narrow term 71208 -
RIVER WHARF A large wooden structure built alongside the edge of a river where boats may lie for the loading and unloading of goods and passengers. Preferred term 70305 -
RIVET A bolt for fastening metal plates. One end is put through prepared holes and then beaten flat. Preferred term 96300 -
ROAD A way between different places, used by horses, travellers on foot and vehicles. Preferred term 70264 -
Road Block Narrow term 160385 -
ROAD BRIDGE A bridge carrying a road over land or water. Preferred term 70222 -
ROAD JUNCTION A place where two or more roads meet. Preferred term 93150 -
ROAD SIGN A sign, often mounted on a post next to a roadside, giving directions or other instructions. Preferred term 93151 -
ROAD TRANSPORT DEPOT A place where goods and merchandise are temporarily stored before being transported to or from somewhere by road. Preferred term 93152 -
ROAD TRANSPORT SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with road transport. Preferred term 93153 -
ROAD TUNNEL A tunnel running under a river or through a hill along which vehicles may travel. Preferred term 70275 -
ROAD TUNNEL PORTAL The entrance to a road tunnel, sometimes of a grand construction. Preferred term 93154 -
ROAD VIADUCT A bridge, usually resting on raised arches, carrying a road across low-lying land or water. Preferred term 71782 -
ROADBLOCK A combination of obstructions, used either to stop enemy forces or force them off the road. Preferred term 94361 -
Roadhouse Narrow term 93155 -
Roads Barge Narrow term - -
ROADSIDE LIGHTHOUSE A lighted pillar or LIGHTHOUSE, eg. Dunston Pillar, Lincs., erected in 1751 to guide travellers over the heath. Preferred term 93156 -
Roadside Settlement Narrow term 140224 -
ROADWAY The central part of a road between the pavements or the verges. Preferred term 159179 -
ROASTING HEARTH A hearth for roasting metallic ore, usually non ferrous, before smelting. Preferred term 71210 -
ROBBER TRENCH Use broader site type where known Preferred term 78218 -

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