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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
Tabernacle Narrow term 93486 -
TABERNACLE A container for a pyx which is often a canopied niche in a wall. Preferred term 96031 -
TABLE A flat surface supported by legs used for many purposes. Preferred term 96556 -
TABLE ENGINE A compact steam engine of moderate power in which the steam cylinder was placed vertically on a table with the crosshead and guides mounted immediately above. Preferred term 138321 -
TABLE LINEN All linen used at the table, including tablecloths. Preferred term 96557 -
TABLE TOMB A type of tomb in the form of a slab raised on freestanding legs. Preferred term 70094 -
TABLEMAN A playing piece for the medieval game of table. Preferred term 100142 -
TABLEWARE Items of crockery and cutlery which are used whilst dining, either to eat with or for table decoration. Preferred term 79200 -
TACK A sharp pointed nail with a large flat head. Preferred term 96313 -
TACK ROOM A room for storing and maintaining the equipment used in riding, eg saddles, bridles, reins etc. Preferred term 138322 -
TACK ROOM A room or building in which riding tackle is stored. Preferred term 71412 -
Tackle House Narrow term 93487 -
TAG An object designed to be the end of a lace or simimlar to aid the insertion of the lace through a loop or eyelet. Preferred term 96643 -
TAIL POLE A pole projecting to the rear of a post mill to allow the sails to be moved into the wind. Preferred term 138323 -
TAIL RACE A water channel leading from a water wheel. Preferred term 69342 -
TAIL RACE A channel that returns water that has been used to turn a waterwheel back to the river or source from which it came. Preferred term 139526 -
Tailbridge Narrow term 93488 -
TAILINGS WORKS A 19th century ore processing works which processed the waste material from a mine. Preferred term 144574 -
Tailoring Factory Narrow term 93489 -
Tailors Shop Narrow term 93490 -
Tailors Workshop Narrow term 83243 -
TAKE OFF STONE A stone used to instruct a coachman to unhitch a horse, previously taken on to help pull the coach up a steep gradient. Preferred term 93492 -
TAKE-AWAY An establishment for the preparation and selling of food to be consumed off the premises. Preferred term 141178 -
Talisman Narrow term - -
TALLOW A fatty substance rendered from animal fat and used in the manufacture of soap, candles and for dressing leather. Preferred term 79201 -
TALLOW FACTORY A building where tallow is produced, ie. solid animal fat that has been separated by heating, usually for making candles. Preferred term 93493 -
TALLY A piece of wood scored across with notches for the items of an account and then split into halves of which each party kept one. Preferred term 95317 -
Tally Stick Narrow term - -
TAMBOURINE A circular frame with a stretched membrane and small cymbals in the frame. Preferred term 95505 -
Tammy Hall Narrow term 93494 -

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