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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
SANDSTONE QUARRY A place where sandstone is excavated. Preferred term 69071 -
SAP A covered trench, often in a zig zag form, made for the purpose of approaching a beseiged place under fire of the garrison. Preferred term 68909 -
SARCOPHAGUS A stone coffin. Preferred term 96050 -
SARCOPHAGUS A stone coffin embellished with sculpture. Preferred term 70075 -
Sarsen Stone Use stone where natural and not utilized by man. Narrow term 93225 -
SASH Long piece of silk etc worn around waist or over one shoulder often as a symbol of rank. Preferred term 96729 -
SASH WINDOW A window with a frame for holding the glass, capable of being raised and lowered in vertical grooves. Preferred term 138197 -
SATELLITE DISH A device for receiving and sending radio-transmitted signals into the atmosphere. Preferred term 138198 -
SATELLITE DISH A structure consisting of a large, metal framework holding a skyward facing dish. Used for transmitting and receiving signals which are relayed by satellite. Preferred term 90118 -
SATELLITE EARTH STATION A group of buildings and satellite dishes used to transmit and receive signals relayed by satellites. Preferred term 90957 -
SAUCEPAN A container for cooking. Preferred term 96890 -
SAUCER A small round dish on which a drinking vessel is set. Preferred term 96801 -
SAUCER BARROW A round barrow featuring a low, wide mound surrounded by a ditch which may be accompanied by an external bank. Preferred term 70016 -
SAUNA A building housing a Finnish-style steam bath. Preferred term 71824 -
SAUNA A room, usually lined with wood panels, that is heated to a hot and steamy temperature using a small stove and intended to be used for relaxation and therapeutic purposes. Preferred term 141829 -
SAVERY ENGINE An elementary steam engine working on the atmospheric principle; often used downstream of an overshot waterwheel. Preferred term 138199 -
Savigniac Abbey Use both terms. Narrow term 71233 -
SAVIGNIAC CELL A residence of two or three monks of the Savigniac order dependent on a foreign mother house. The order was originally founded by monks in Savigny, Normandy, in 1105 and first established in Britain in 1123 at Tulket, Preston. Preferred term 151874 -
SAVIGNIAC MONASTERY An abbey or priory of Savigniac monks. Order merged with Cistercians c1147. Preferred term 70162 -
SAVINGS BANK A bank which specializes in accepting savings deposits. Originally established to help the poor. Preferred term 160196 -
SAW A tool for cutting substances eg wood, metal etc. Its blade has teeth down one edge. Preferred term 96469 -
SAW MILL A factory in which logs are converted to timber by running them through a series of saws. Preferred term 69313 -
SAW PIT A place where tree trunks were sawn into planks by hand. Preferred term 69424 -
SAW TOOTH TRUSS A roof truss used for small spans with a saw-tooth overall shape braced by vertical and diagonal members. Preferred term 138200 -
SAXON SHORE FORT Roman coastal forts fortified with large walls and a ditch, introduced to cope with raids from across the English Channel and North Sea. Preferred term 68872 -
SCABBARD A rigid holder for a bladed weapon. Preferred term 95214 -
Scabbard Fitting Narrow term - -
Scabbard Loop Narrow term - -
SCAFFOLD An elevated platform on which a criminal is executed. Preferred term 68736 -
SCALE ARMOUR A form of armour made up of overlapping squares of protective material. Preferred term 100014 -

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