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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
SHIRT STUD Two discs at the end of a short shank, used to fasten shirt fronts, collars etc. Preferred term 96644 -
SHODDY MILL A mill in which poor quality woollen cloth was made from fibres produced by grinding light woollen rags. Preferred term 93312 -
Shoddy Warehouse Narrow term 87520 -
SHODE WORKING An extractive pit or pits, usually 2.5m square by 2m deep dug to extract tin ore in areas where streamworking is not possible. Usually dug along a vein rather than across it. Preferred term 144579 -
SHOE A covering for the foot not enclosing the ankle. Preferred term 96570 -
SHOE An inclined wooden trough which channels grain evenly from the feed hopper into the eye of the stones in a corn mill. Preferred term 139511 -
SHOE FACTORY A factory where boots and shoes are manufactured. Preferred term 69400 -
SHOE IRON A metal bar to strengthen the heel and or sole of a piece of footwear. Preferred term 96579 -
SHOE MACHINERY DEPOT A depot or warehouse for the storage, distribution and repair of shoe making machines. Preferred term 140092 -
SHOE MACHINERY WORKS An engineering works that produces machinery specially for use in shoe making. Preferred term 136572 -
SHOE WAREHOUSE A building or part of a building used for the storage of shoes or boots. Preferred term 145086 -
SHOEING NAIL A nail of distinctive form, specifically used in the shoeing of animals, eg horses, donkeys, oxen. Preferred term 97455 -
Shooting Box Narrow term 93313 -
Shooting Butt Narrow term 71258 -
Shooting Lodge Narrow term 93314 -
SHOOTING STAND Position often screened by earth, stone or wood from which game is shot. Preferred term 68608 -
SHOP A house or building where goods are made or prepared and displayed for sale and sold. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68803 -
SHOPPING ARCADE A covered shopping street, sometimes with galleries, dating from the late 18th/early 19th century. Preferred term 68804 -
SHOPPING CENTRE A shopping complex, usually indoors, comprised of a number of separate retail outlets surrounding an open space. Often on more than one level. Preferred term 71813 -
Shopping Mall Narrow term 93315 -
SHOPPING PARADE A purpose-built terrace of shops. Preferred term 90250 -
SHOPPING PRECINCT A pedestrianized shopping street, or a more complex arrangement of shopping 'squares' and walkways. Preferred term 78226 -
SHOT A projectile or group of projectiles fired from a weapon, usually solid rather than explosive. Preferred term 95144 -
SHOT Missiles, such as cannon balls and musket balls, designed to be discharged from a gun or cannon using an explosive propellant. Preferred term 79178 -
SHOT TOWER A tower in which shot is made from molten lead poured through sieves at top and falling into water at bottom. Preferred term 69289 -
SHOTGUN A smooth bore weapon usually for firing shot as opposed to bullets. Preferred term 95901 -
SHOULDERED ARCH A flat arch or lintel with quadrants on the corbels rising from the jambs. Preferred term 138232 -
SHOVEL A handled tool with a broad blade with slightly raised sides used for scooping or shovelling. Preferred term 95810 -
Shovelboard Parlour Narrow term 138233 -
SHOWGROUND A large area, usually open-air, used for permanent, seasonal or regular shows, events or exhibitions. Preferred term 141171 -

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