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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
ROYAL NAVY SHORE ESTABLISHMENT A complex of buildings used as a headquarters and training base for Royal Navy personnel. Even though they are buildings on land shore establishments are deemed to be shipsand are designated 'HMS' eg. HMS Dolphin in Portsmouth. Preferred term 160362 -
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS COMMAND CENTRE A command centre used to co-ordinate information received from Royal Observer Corps observation and monitoring posts. Preferred term 160359 -
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS HEADQUARTERS A building used by the Royal Observer Corps as a headquarters and reporting centre. It may also fulfil an observation and nuclear fallout monitoring role. Use term to describe headquarters for plotting and monitoring nuclear fallout. Preferred term 160360 -
Royal Observer Corps Monitoring Post Narrow term 160361 -
Royal Observer Corps Post Narrow term 94412 -
ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS SITE A site or structure associated with the activities of the Royal Observer Corps. The Corps was reformed on 1 January 1947 and disbanded in 1991. Preferred term 100530 -
ROYAL ORDNANCE FACTORY A factory used for the manufacture of ordnance including small arms, ammunition, artillery pieces and armoured fighting vehicles. Preferred term 160504 -
ROYAL PALACE A large, luxuriously appointed building used as an official residence by a member of royalty. Preferred term 68950 -
ROYAL PARK Originally a large tract of wooded country, owned by the Monarchy, for the purpose of hunting. The royal parks of London, eg. Greenwich, are all open to the public and have been for centuries. Preferred term 86501 -
Royal Pavilion Narrow term 93190 -
RUBBER The latex of plants tacky in its normal state and elastic after treatment. Used for a variety of purposes. Preferred term 79160 -
Rubber Narrow term - -
RUBBER WORKS A factory for processing rubber or manufacturing rubber goods, such as tyres. Preferred term 69165 -
RUBBING STONE A large stone used by cattle to rub up against and so scratch themselves. Preferred term 69818 -
RUBBISH Waste material. Preferred term 79161 -
Rubbish Dump Narrow term 78160 -
RUBBISH PIT A pit where domestic waste material is deposited. Preferred term 68975 -
RUCK MACHINE GUN POST A machine gun post designed by James Ruck constructed from hollow blocks and prefabricated concrete sheeting with loopholes allowing for a garrison of eight. Preferred term 140532 -
RUFF A projecting starched frill worn around the neck, especially 16th century. Preferred term 96728 -
RUG A mat used on the floor as a covering. Preferred term 97203 -
RUGBY FOOTBALL GROUND A site including a pitch, stands and other ancillary buildings associated with the game of rugby. Preferred term 144557 -
Rugby Football Stadium Narrow term 93191 -
RUGBY PITCH A prepared area of grass on which the game of rugby is played. Preferred term 93192 -
RULE A graduated length of material used for measuring distances. Preferred term 95343 -
Ruler Narrow term - -
RUM An alcoholic spirit distilled from sugar products, especially molasses. Preferred term 79162 -
RUM WAREHOUSE A type of warehouse found in naval victualling yards, used for the storage of rum, a ration of which was given on a daily basis to members of the Royal Navy, up until the 1980s, when this practice ceased. Preferred term 93193 -
Rumbler Bell Narrow term - -
RUNE STONE A stone inscribed or marked with runes. Preferred term 96057 -
RUNE STONE A stone on which Runes have been inscribed. Often used as memorials though not always associated with a burial. Preferred term 70181 -

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