2026-04-09T20:17:38+01:0012,437350415https://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/jsonhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects/format/xmlhttps://marinefinds.org.uk/datalabs/terminology/objects505170051SQUARE CAIRNYA roughly square mound of stones which may also contain or conceal a burial.1P534870367SQUARE ENCLOSUREYA square shaped area of land enclosed by a boundary ditch, bank, wall, palisade or similar barrier. Small square enclosures (with sides of less than c.20m) have been interpreted as the remains of square barrows of Iron Age date.1P11177159271SQUARE PARTERREYA parterre consisting of square beds containing ornamental plants often laid out in intricate patterns mimicking embroidery.1P2380100461SQUARE RIGGED VESSELYA vessel with a type of rigging where the main driving sails are fixed to yards which lie square to the mast.143P638271746SQUASH COURTYA place where the game of squash is played.1P11513162639Squash Racquets CourtN1N910993395SQUATTER SETTLEMENTYA site occupied by people who have no legal right to the land or buildings on it.1P911093396SQUATTERS COTTAGEYA cottage erected over a short period of time, by people who had no legal right to the land. Squatters were often tolerated by the landlord as they provided cheap labour.1P179710234996971SQUEEZERYA device to extract juice, usually from fruit.128P3438138277SQUINCHYOne or more arches built across an angle between two walls to support a polygonal or circular structure.546P3439138278SQUINTYAn aperture cut obliquely in a wall, usually of a chancel, affording a view between the high altar and the aisles or side chapels.546P538870413STABLEYA building in which horses are accommodated.1P911193397STABLEHANDS LODGINGSYA place of accommodation for a stablehand.1P911293398StableyardNUse both terms.1N415768665STACK STANDYA platform for storing winter fodder.1P911393399STACK YARDYA farmyard or enclosure containing regularly built stacks of hay, corn, peas etc.1P11511162637STADDLE BARNYA threshing barn, usually timber framed which is raised on staddle stones.1P415868666STADDLE STONEYMushroom-shaped stones used to raise the floor of barns, granaries etc. above ground level, to prevent vermin gaining access to stored grain and fodder.1P3440138279STADDLE STONEYA short, tapered, vertical stone supporting a rough stone disc so resembling a toadstool, often forming one of several uprights on which a timber structure, such as a granary rests, protecting the building from damp and vermin.546P620171535STADIUMYA large, usually unroofed building with tiers of seats for spectators built in various shapes and enclosing a field used for sports events.1P179810235096735STAFFYA long stick or rod used as an aid in walking, climbing etc. Where it is a weapon use quarterstaff or staff weapon. Where there is another use, use the appropriate term eg surveying staff.128P179910235197094STAFF WEAPONNA long shafted weapon with a head that can be edged and/or pointed.128P3793139467STAGEYA raised platform, especially in a theatre or auditorium, for the use of performers or speakers etc.546P11618162988Stage SchoolN1N3441138280STAINED GLASSYGlass that has been coloured by fusing glass with a metallic oxide film or by burning pigment into the surface.546P180010235296119STAINED GLASS (WINDOW)YGlass that has been coloured by fusing glass with a metallic oxide film or by burning pigment into the surface.128P457569096STAINED GLASS WORKSHOPYA place where stained glass is manufactured, traditionally for church windows.1P1801102353StairN128N1802102354Stair RiserN128N3442138281STAIR TOWERYA tower, normally forming part of a larger structure, housing a staircase.546P