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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
Tie Down Point Narrow term 140468 -
TIEBEAM A major horizontal timber spanning a roof space to connect a pair of principal rafters and prevent them spreading. Preferred term 138341 -
Tied Cottage Narrow term 93566 -
TIERCERON A secondary rib usually springing from the junction of two other ribs, or one that rises between a main diagonal and transverse rib, from the springing to the ridge rib. Preferred term 138984 -
TILE A slab which can be decorated, shaped, hollow etc. Used for a variety of purposes in construction. Preferred term 96127 -
TILE BURIAL An inhumation, usually Roman, which has been covered by tiles to form a tent-like structure over the body; the apex is covered by ridge tiles. Preferred term 70037 -
TILE HANGING A vertical cladding consisting of tiles hung in overlapping rows. Preferred term 138342 -
TILE KILN A structure in which pottery tiles were baked. Preferred term 69078 -
TILE WORKS A site used for all the processes associated with the manufacture of roof, floor or decorative tiles. Preferred term 69079 -
TILEMAKING WORKSHOP A place where ceramic tiles are manufactured. Preferred term 93567 -
Tilery Narrow term 71297 -
TILES Shaped material used for covering buildings, usually as a roofing material though can be used on walls or floors. Often of fired clay they can be of other materials particularly stone. Preferred term 79208 -
TILING An area or series of tiles applied, usually to an interior floor or wall's surface, for practical or decorative effect. Preferred term 139427 -
TILT HAMMER An early form of powered forging hammer, featuring a cast-iron hammer head fixed to a pivoted wooden arm, introduced circa 1500 and used primarily in the iron industry. Preferred term 138343 -
TILT HAMMER Early form of powered hammer, usually wooden, used primarily in the iron industry. Preferred term 69299 -
TILTYARD A long, narrow yard used for jousting. Preferred term 93569 -
TILTYARD TOWER A 16th century tower for observing tournaments, eg. at royal palaces. Preferred term 93570 -
TIMBER Wood, cut and seasoned for use as a constructional material. Preferred term 83086 -
TIMBER AVENUE A monument consisting of parallel lines of spaced post- holes which appears to mark out an approach to another monument or monuments. Preferred term 94019 -
TIMBER CIRCLE Approximately circular or oval setting of spaced post holes indicating the former presence of a free-standing arrangement of upright timber posts. Often regarded as a wooden equivalent of the better known stone circles. Preferred term 70198 -
TIMBER DOG An iron rod with both ends sharpened and turned down, used for holding timbers together. Preferred term 96316 -
Timber Drying Shed Narrow term 93571 -
TIMBER FRAMED BARN A barn which is constructed with a timber framework; between the members are panels which are infilled with timber, wattle and daub, plaster, brickwork, stone or other materials. Preferred term 100211 -
TIMBER FRAMED BUILDING A building constructed with a basic timber framework; between the members are panels which can be infilled with timber, wattle and daub, plaster, brick or other materials. Preferred term 93573 -
TIMBER FRAMED HOUSE A house constructed with a basic timber framework; between the members are panels which can be infilled with timber, wattle and daub, plaster, brick or other materials. Preferred term 93574 -
TIMBER MARKET A place where processed wood is sold. Preferred term 93575 -
TIMBER MILL A mill used to process raw timber. Preferred term 103893 -
TIMBER POND Pond for storing cut lengths of timber to prevent them becoming seasoned. Preferred term 69425 -
TIMBER PROCESSING SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the processing of timber. Preferred term 93576 -
TIMBER PRODUCT SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the manufacture of timber products. Preferred term 93577 -

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