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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
Shin Guard Narrow term - -
SHINGLE A thin piece of wood used as a roofing material. Preferred term 96116 -
SHINGLE Small stones which have been rounded usually by the action of sea water. Preferred term 79177 -
SHINGLE A thin wooden slab or tile used in quantity as a roof or wall covering. Preferred term 139005 -
Ship Narrow term - -
Ship Narrow term 140129 -
SHIP BREAKERS YARD Place where ships and boats are dismantled. Preferred term 144619 -
SHIP BURIAL A burial in which the body is placed in, or covered by a boat, which is then covered with earth. Use with barrow type where relevant. Preferred term 70036 -
SHIP CANAL A canal that can accommodate ocean-going ships, usually built across an isthmus or to give access to a river port e.g. Manchester ship canal Preferred term 93306 -
SHIP CHANDLERY A commercial premises supplying ships with provisions. Preferred term 93307 -
SHIP FITTINGS Materials used to equip and fit out a ship. Includes masts, spars, rigging etc. Use only where evidence is less specific, otherwise use most relevant term. Preferred term 109213 -
SHIP GRAVEYARD An area of the sea or coastline where vessels have been abandoned. Preferred term 147521 -
SHIP OF THE LINE A sailing ship with a sufficient numerically large gun armament to stand in the line of battle. Preferred term - -
SHIP REPAIR WORKS A site containing slipways and associated buildings used specifically for the repair of ships and larger ocean-going craft. Preferred term 93308 -
Shipbuilding Works Narrow term 71257 -
SHIPHOUSE FRAME An open metalwork structure supporting either a fabrication shed or the runners for an overhead crane. Preferred term 93309 -
Shipping Containers Narrow term 167776 -
Shipping Insurance Office Narrow term 93310 -
SHIPPING WAREHOUSE A large store for the temporary accommodation of goods awaiting transportation to or from the sea. Preferred term 93958 -
Shippon Narrow term 70629 -
Ships Spars Narrow term 86342 -
SHIPS TIMBER Preferred term 111112 -
Shipwreck Narrow term 151468 -
SHIPWRECK GRAVE Graves known to be of shipwreck victims buried close to their site of discovery, as was customary until the 19th century, rather than in consecrated ground. Preferred term 83572 -
SHIPWRIGHTS WORKSHOP A place where dockyard craftsmen both design and build ships. Preferred term 93311 -
SHIPYARD A place where boats or ships are built or repaired. Preferred term 69288 -
Shipyard Office Use both terms. Narrow term 87824 -
SHIRE HALL A county judicial building where the Quarter Session and the Assizes for the County were held. Preferred term 71369 -
SHIRT A sleeved garment worn on the upper body. Preferred term 96616 -
SHIRT FACTORY A factory where shirts are manufactured. Preferred term 164100 -

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