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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
TRIANGULATION POINT A purpose-built triangulation point used for the metrical survey of Britain carried out by the Ordnance Survey. Preferred term 99596 -
Tribunal (Legal) Narrow term 119413 -
TRIBUNAL (MILITARY) A raised platform from which an officer can address or review his troops. Preferred term 119393 -
TRICK FOUNTAIN An automata or water device which surprises the unwary onlooker with water. A feature of 16th and 17th century gardens. Preferred term 93642 -
TRIDENT A weapon with a long shaft and a three pronged head. Preferred term 95225 -
TRIFORIUM An arcaded upper aisle, wall passage or blind arcade, usually occurring in large Romanesque or Gothic churches, above the aisle and below the clerestory. Preferred term 140111 -
TRIGLYPH A grooved block placed in series, alternating with the metopes, in a Doric frieze. Preferred term 138364 -
Trigonometrical Survey Point Narrow term 93643 -
TRILITHON A structure composed of two large upright stone supporting a third, lintel stone. Preferred term 159202 -
TRIM TRAIL An outdoor trail that has keep fit equipment with supporting information plaques intermittently positioned along its route Preferred term 143175 -
TRIMMER A short timber supporting end of joists or rafters to facilitate an opening, such as a door or dormer. Preferred term 138365 -
Trimmer Joist Narrow term 139006 -
TRINITARIAN MONASTERY An abbey or priory of the Trinitarian brethren also named Maturins. Preferred term 70164 -
Trinitarian Priory Use both terms. Narrow term 71316 -
TRINITROTOLUENE FACTORY A factory or works principally engaged in the refining or manufacture of TNT. Preferred term 99587 -
TRINITY HOUSE VESSEL Any vessel operated by Trinity house masters and brethren in the maintenance of lighthouses, lightships, buoys and other navigation aids. Preferred term - -
TRIPE BOILING SHOP Workshop used in the the production of tripe. Preferred term 168346 -
TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE A design of steam engine in which either three cylinders, in the case of vertical engines, or four cylinders on horizontal engines, permit steam to be expanded three times as it passes through the installation. Preferred term 138367 -
TRIPLE VASE A vessel consisting of three small pots joined, often on a hollow ring, at the base. Preferred term 97652 -
TRIPOD VESSEL A container with three legs. Preferred term 97651 -
TRIPTYCH (RELIGIOUS) A three panelled altar decoration that can be closed. Preferred term 95834 -
Triptych (Written) Narrow term - -
TRIUMPHAL ARCH A large free-standing arch erected to commemorate a triumph or victory. Preferred term 68776 -
TRIVET A tripod used to support pots over a fire. Preferred term 96808 -
Trod Narrow term 159173 -
Trolleybus Depot Narrow term 70626 -
TROLLEYBUS TURNTABLE A mechanism used to turn a trolleybus around. Preferred term 94390 -
TROOP SHIP A vessel used for the transport of troops, either during wartime or for garrison duties in peacetime. Preferred term - -
TROPHY A monument erected as a permanent reminder of a military victory. The design usually includes images of the spoils of the battle. Preferred term 159203 -
Tropical Diseases Hospital Narrow term 93645 -

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