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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
SHOWROOM A room used for the display of merchandise for sale. Preferred term 71690 -
Showrooms Narrow term 93316 -
SHRINE A fereter or repository for relics or any building containing such a repository, or any place or structure where worship is offered or devotions are paid to a saint or deity. Preferred term 138234 -
SHRINE A place where worship is offered or devotions are paid to a deity or saint. Preferred term 70184 -
SHROUD A sheet or cloth used to lay the corpse out in for burial. Preferred term 96042 -
SHRUB BORDER A long bed planted with mixed shrubs, usually found near the house. Preferred term 93317 -
SHRUBBERY A plantation of shrubs. Preferred term 93318 -
Shrunken Medieval Village Use Medieval in a period field. Narrow term 71260 -
Shrunken Settlement Narrow term 71261 -
SHRUNKEN VILLAGE A settlement where previous house sites are now unoccupied, but often visible as earthworks, crop or soil marks. Preferred term 69006 -
SHUTTER A hinged, sliding or rolling door placed over a window's exterior or interior. Preferred term 138236 -
SHUTTER A moveable covering, usually to a window, made up of a frame containing slats set at an angle. Allows air to circulate but limits light entering. Preferred term 96554 -
SHUTTER TELEGRAPH STATION A signalling station which used a series of shutters to indicate various messages. Preferred term 93320 -
Shutting Stile Narrow term 93321 -
SHUTTLE An object that carries the weft in a loom without the need to be passed from hand to hand. The thread is wound into the shuttle and can be used in hand or machine looms Preferred term 96967 -
SHUTTLE WORKS A manufacturing site producing weaving shuttles for the textile industry. Preferred term 135095 -
Sick Childrens Hospital Narrow term 93322 -
Sick House Use INFIRMARY with appropriate complex type (eg. SCHOOL). Narrow term 93323 -
SICK QUARTERS A building used for the accommodation of sick and wounded members of the armed forces. Preferred term 167319 -
SICKLE A tool with a curved blade and a short handle. The blade is on both sides of a line extended from the handle. If just on one side use reaping hook. Preferred term 95811 -
SIDE LEVER ENGINE A design of beam steam engine introduced circa 1800 in which, instead of a single overhead rocking beam, there are two beams positioned alongside the cylinder, one either side, giving a lower overall height. Preferred term 138237 -
SIDE SCRAPER A scraper with retouch at right angles to the bulb of percussion. Preferred term 97143 -
SIDE WALL FIREPLACE PLAN A building plan in which the principal fireplace is positioned on the side wall. Preferred term 138238 -
SIDEBOARD A piece of furniture intended to hold drinks, side dishes etc. Preferred term 100105 -
SIEGE In the glass industry this is bench-like structure within the melting-furnace on which crucibles are placed. Preferred term 143511 -
SIEGE CASTLE A temporary castle built to house and protect troops beseiging another castle or town. Preferred term 68846 -
SIEGEWORK A temporary earthwork or fortification constructed by forces laying siege to a castle or town, etc. Preferred term 68908 -
Siemens Furnace Narrow term 93324 -
SIEVE A container with a perforated bottom through which material is shaken or poured. Preferred term 96412 -
SIFTER A mechanical device, used in a corn mill, that sieves and grades flour or meal and separates oversized particles. Preferred term 139537 -

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