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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
SHAVING BOWL A bowl specifically used for shaving. Preferred term 96161 -
SHAVING BRUSH A brush used to apply soap to the body when shaving. Preferred term 97123 -
SHAVING ITEM Object used in shaving. Preferred term 97691 -
SHAWL A piece of material worn over the head and or shoulders. Preferred term 96597 -
Shealing Narrow term 71247 -
Shear Hulk Narrow term 167865 -
Shear Legs Narrow term 167866 -
Shears Narrow term 167856 -
SHEARS Scissor like tool, usually larger than scissors, used for cutting, pruning or trimming. Preferred term 95809 -
SHEATH A flexible holder for a bladed tool or weapon. Preferred term 97241 -
SHED A slight structure built for shelter or storage, or for use as a workshop, either attached as a lean-to to a permanent building or separate. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 71422 -
SHED MILL A single storey mill used in the textile industry. Preferred term 129933 -
SHEELA NA GIG A carved stone female figure often found on castles and churches. Preferred term 138973 -
SHEEP Medium-sized animals domesticated for their wool, skin, meat and milk. Preferred term 79173 -
Sheep Cote Narrow term 93295 -
Sheep Creep Narrow term 164359 -
SHEEP DIP A place where sheep are washed in a chemical bath to control the parasites of sheep. To conserve the poisonous chemicals the bath is usually small and are not allowed to enter any watercourse. Preferred term 68662 -
SHEEP FOLD A pen or enclosure used for containing sheep. Preferred term 68663 -
SHEEP HOUSE A building providing shelter for sheep and storage for fodder and shepherding equipment. Preferred term 68570 -
SHEEP SHEARING SHED A building in which sheep are sheared. Preferred term 93296 -
SHEEP WASH A place used to clean the fleece of sheep before shearing. This could be a watercourse temporarily dammed in order to wash sheep. Preferred term 93297 -
Sheep Yard Narrow term 162575 -
SHEER HULK Old ship with a hull stripped to the water line and used as a platform for mounting the sheers used to lift masts into and out of sailing ships. Preferred term - -
SHEER HULK An old ship hull used as a base for lifting tackle. Preferred term 93298 -
SHEER LEGS A structure comprising two upright spars, joined at the top to form a triangle, with a hoisting tackle suspended from the apex. Used to lift cargo or other weights. Preferred term 93299 -
SHEET A large piece of material used on a bed for sleeping on or under. Preferred term 96552 -
SHEET METAL WORKS A site where large sheets of thin metal are manufactured. Preferred term 69287 -
Sheila Na Gig Narrow term 138974 -
SHEILA NA GIG A small carved figure, usually female in appearance, probably representing fertility charms, found on Romanesque churches in the West of England, eg. Kilpeck. Preferred term 70183 -
Sheiling Narrow term 71749 -

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