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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
STEAM WINDER A steam powered winding gear used at a colliery or other mine. Preferred term 93425 -
STEAMER A device for containing food whilst cooking it by the action of steam. Preferred term 96806 -
STEAMING SHED A building used specifically for testing the boilers of railway engines, both hydraulically and with live steam. Preferred term 130913 -
STEEL Alloys of iron which have great strength, malleability and which are able to be tempered to different degrees of hardness. Used for the manufacturwe of tools, machinery etc. Preferred term 79192 -
STEEL BARS Steel, usually unworked, in the form of bars. Preferred term 110954 -
Steel Forge Narrow term 93426 -
Steel House Narrow term 93427 -
STEEL INGOTS Solid bars made from steel. Preferred term 79194 -
Steel Mill Narrow term 71281 -
STEEL PLATE Steel which has been formed into sheets. Preferred term 84272 -
STEEL RAILS Steel in the form of rails eg. for use in the construction of railways. Preferred term 87577 -
STEEL TEST HOUSE A building used for the testing of steel. Preferred term 118993 -
Steel Workers Village Narrow term 93428 -
STEEL WORKING SITE A site used for the manufacturing of steel. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 143495 -
STEEL WORKS A site containing plant and machinery for the manufacture of steel. Preferred term 69297 -
STEELYARD A balance with unequal arms where the contents of a pan on the short arm are weighed by a weight or weights attached to the long arm. Preferred term 95315 -
STEELYARD Traditionally, dating from the medieval period, this was an area on the north bank of the Thames where the Merchants of the Hanse conducted their business. Now includes a similar establishment in a provincial town. Preferred term 69557 -
STEELYARD WEIGHT A weight made to be hung from a steelyard. Preferred term 97502 -
STEEPING PIT Pit for soaking animal hides as part of the tanning process. Preferred term 69387 -
STEEPING TANK A large tank used for soaking alumina-bearing shale in water and chemicals, the initial stage in the alum-making process. Preferred term 69388 -
STEEPLE A collective term embracing a church tower's entire structure, including its spire. Preferred term 138295 -
STEEPLE ENGINE A compact, free standing steam engine introduced circa 1810 and built mainly in small sizes. Preferred term 138296 -
Steeplejacks Yard Narrow term 94396 -
STEP A flat level structure, can be part of a series, used to allow a person to move from one level to another, or can occur singularly on a threshold. Preferred term 95999 -
STEPPED TERRACE A terrace of houses built on a slope giving the roofline a stepped appearance. Preferred term 93429 -
STEPPING STONES Stones placed in the bed of a stream or on wet ground, to enable crossing on foot. Preferred term 70276 -
STEPS A series of flat-topped structures, usually made of stone or wood, used to facilitate a person's movement from one level to another. Preferred term 70277 -
STEPS A series of flat-topped structures, usually wooden or stone, on which a person places their feet when ascending or descending, facilitating movement from one level to another. Preferred term 138297 -
Stew Narrow term 83630 -
STEWARDS HOUSE The residence of a person entrusted with the management of a great house or castle. Preferred term 93430 -

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