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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
Semi Elliptical Arch Bridge Narrow term 94196 -
Seminary Use specific term. Narrow term 93273 -
Senate House Narrow term 93274 -
SENSORY GARDEN A garden that has been specifically created to be accessible to both disabled and non-disabled visitors. They may contain scented and edible plants and features designed to make sound etc. Preferred term 164375 -
SENTRY BOX A small structure providing cover and protected accommodation for a sentry. Preferred term 93275 -
SEPHARDI MATZEVAH A matzevah from the Sephardi group of Jews descended from medieval Jewish communities of the Iberian Peninsular and Northern Africa. Characterised by flat slabs with Hebrew Inscriptions Preferred term 149209 -
SEPTIC TANK A watertight reservoir or tank that receives sewage, and by sedimentation and bacterial action effects a process of partial purification. Preferred term 87959 -
Sepulchral Cross Narrow term 70766 -
SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH A place of worship for members of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the national church of Serbia. Preferred term 93276 -
SERGE FACTORY A factory used for the manufacture of serge, a heavy woollen cloth. Preferred term 93277 -
SERGEANTS MESS A building providing accommodation, dining facilities and recreation for non commissioned officers. Preferred term 87921 -
Serjeants Inn Narrow term 93278 -
Serliana Narrow term 138909 -
SERPENTINE PATH A winding path in a garden or park, common in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Preferred term 93279 -
SERPENTINE QUARRY A quarry for the extraction of Serpentine, a major metamorphic mineral which is easily polished and easily carved. A major variety, lizardite, is found in Cornwall. Preferred term 144510 -
SERPENTINE WALK A winding walk, common in early 18th century Rococo gardens and parks. Preferred term 93280 -
SERPENTINE WALL A wall for growing fruit, dating in England from the mid-18th century, whose curving lines gave added strength, thus doing away with the need for buttressing. Preferred term 93281 -
SERRATED IMPLEMENT A tool with one or more serrated edges. Preferred term 97623 -
SERVANTS HALL Usually a servants' dining room. Preferred term 93282 -
SERVANTS HALL A room for servants, particularly where they would eat. Preferred term 138222 -
SERVANTS QUARTERS The part of a house frequented by servants when not performing their duties. Preferred term 138223 -
Servants Quarters Narrow term 93283 -
Service Block Narrow term 93284 -
SERVICE BLOCK An area of a building or complex specifically housing the kitchens, sculleries and services. Preferred term 141330 -
SERVICE PASSAGE A passage providing access to utility services or a larger tunnel for the purposes of monitoring and maintenance. May also provide be used as an evacuation route. Preferred term 159278 -
SERVICE ROOM A room usually set aside for the provision of materials used in a household. Preferred term 138224 -
SERVICE SHAFT A shaft allowing access to an area. Often used as an additional escape route to the main shaft in a mine or as an air shaft. Preferred term 159251 -
SERVICE STAIRCASE A staircase normally used by servants and tradesmen. Preferred term 138225 -
SERVICE STATION Use for complexes where services (eg. restaurants, shops) are provided in addition to facilities for buying petrol. Preferred term 93285 -
SERVICE VESSEL Preferred term - -

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