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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
SLAG HEAP A spoil heap consisting mainly of slag, pieces of refuse material separated from a metal during the smelting process. Preferred term 69292 -
SLAG HEARTH A hearth used for the reheating of metal slag to extract further metal. Preferred term 69194 -
SLAG PIT A pit containing the waste product form iron working. Preferred term 162894 -
SLAG WORKS A site or factory where waste slag from ironworking if further processed for use in manufacturing. Preferred term 141419 -
SLASHER A machine for applying protective size to yarn intended for warp Preferred term 138246 -
SLATE A fine grained rock which splits easily into plates. Used for the manufacture of roofing tiles etc. Preferred term 82891 -
Slate Use relevant term. In the case of slate as a material use a materials thesaurus. Narrow term - -
SLATE HANGING A wall cladding consisting of slates hung in overlapping rows. Preferred term 138247 -
Slate Mine Narrow term 93347 -
Slate Pencil Narrow term - -
Slate Pencil Mill Narrow term 151467 -
SLATE QUARRY A site where slate is quarried from the ground. Preferred term 69073 -
Slate Works Narrow term 93348 -
Slaughter House Narrow term 70476 -
SLAVE CHAIN A chain used to inhibit a slave's freedom. Preferred term 95715 -
SLAVE COLLAR A collar, usually metal, used to signify slavery and to inhibit freedom, usually with a chain attached. Preferred term 97419 -
SLAVE SHIP Invalid term - -
SLAVES People who are considered to be the property of someone else and who are bound to obedience. Preferred term 79183 -
Sled Narrow term - -
Sledge (Hammer) Narrow term - -
SLEDGE (VEHICLE) A vehicle on runners for carrying loads or passengers, especially over snow. Could be drawn by horses, dogs, reindeer and/or pushed or pulled by people. Preferred term 95433 -
Sledge Runner Narrow term - -
SLEDGEHAMMER A long handled heavy hammer used by two hands. Preferred term 100159 -
SLEDWAY An early form of railway for the transportation of freight by sleds. Preferred term 121260 -
SLEECHING SALT WORKS A coastal site producing salt by scraping up salt-impregnated sand and silt, leeching out the salt to produce a concentrated brine, then boiling in 'saltcotes' (small huts containing lead pans) Preferred term 143968 -
SLEEPER WALL A wall, usually perforated to allow free passage of air, supporting the ground-floor joists of a building. Preferred term 138248 -
Sleeping Shelter Narrow term 142013 -
SLEEVE A covering for the arm, usually attached to or part of another garment. Preferred term 96618 -
SLEEVE CLASP A decorative clasp to fix sleeve cuffs together. Preferred term 96731 -
Sleigh Bell Narrow term - -

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