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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
ROMMELPOT An instrument made by inserting a stick through a membrane stretched over a hollow vessel then played by rubbing the stick. Preferred term 95516 -
ROMNEY HUT A prefabricated structure of a steel frame clad in corrugated iron. Semi-circular in section they were used for storage and as workshops, cinemas etc during WWII. Designed at Romney House, London by the Directorate of Fortifications & Works. Preferred term 151259 -
ROND POINT An open circular area where avenues converge. Preferred term 93166 -
Rood Narrow term - -
ROOD BEAM A beam often situated above, and spanning the width of, the west end of a chancel and supporting a cross or crucifix. Preferred term 139003 -
ROOD LOFT A loft or gallery supported on a covered, vaulted structure and projecting over the rood screen proper, occassionally used by minstrels or singers. Preferred term 138178 -
ROOD SCREEN A timber screen, often richly decorated, placed in front of a chancel to support a rood loft. Preferred term 138179 -
ROOD SCREEN A screen of wood or stone, used to divide the nave from the choir. Preferred term 97316 -
ROOF The exterior upper covering, and its supporting structure, of a building. Preferred term 138180 -
Roof Boss Narrow term 138181 -
Roof Crane Narrow term 93167 -
ROOF FINIAL An ornament at the top of a roof or spire. Preferred term 96066 -
ROOF GARDEN A garden or collection of potted plants on the flat roof of a house or other building. Preferred term 93949 -
Roof Louver Narrow term - -
Roof Louvre Narrow term - -
ROOF SLAB A comparatively thick, rectangular rough piece of stone used to roof structures. Preferred term 96113 -
ROOF SLATE A thin rectangular piece of stone of a type that splits into a thin flat piece used as a roofing material. Preferred term 96114 -
ROOF TILE A tile designed for use as a roofing material. Preferred term 96115 -
ROOF TOP CAR PARK A car park on the roof of a building. Preferred term 152613 -
ROOFING SHINGLES Thin, rectangular tiles, usually made of wood, used for roofing. Preferred term 90120 -
ROOFING SLATE Thin plates of slate, usually rectangular in shape, used as roofing tiles. Preferred term 79158 -
ROOM An enclosed compartment within a building intended for a purpose other than as a thoroughfare. Preferred term 138182 -
ROOM AND POWER MILL A type of textile mill found in Lancashire in the 19th century. Small businesses paid the owner rent for space for their machines, and power from the mill engine or waterwheel. Preferred term 164168 -
ROOT HOUSE A picturesque garden building decorated with tree roots, often serving as a HERMITAGE or ARBOUR. Preferred term 93168 -
ROOT ROOM Room, usually part of another building, for storing and preparing roots and other animal feed. Preferred term 93169 -
ROPE A cord manufactured by twisting strands of material, such as flax, cotton, nylon etc., together to form a strong line. Preferred term 79159 -
ROPE A length of cord usually made from twisting fibres together which increases the strength of the rope. Preferred term 100188 -
ROPE MANUFACTURING SITE Buildings and structures associated with the manufacture of rope. Preferred term 93170 -
Rope Works Narrow term 69413 -
Ropehouse Narrow term 93171 -

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