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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
V STRUT One of a pair of inclined struts that meet at the bottom to form a V shape. Preferred term 138390 -
VACCARY A monastic cattle ranch with associated buildings, paddocks and pastures. Preferred term 71321 -
Vacuum Engine Narrow term 138391 -
Vad Hospital Narrow term 164389 -
VAGRANTS WARD A ward in a workhouse for vagrants Preferred term 141277 -
VALLEY RAFTER A rafter set diagonally where two sloping rooves meet. Preferred term 138975 -
VALLUM A flat bottomed ditch flanked by mounds running to the south of Hadrian's Wall for much of its length, marking the boundary of the military zone. Preferred term 68884 -
VALVE A device controlling the passage of liquids or gases. Preferred term 96507 -
VALVE (MUSIC) A device allowing a variable amount of air through in a single direction which varies the note produced. Preferred term 95542 -
VALVE HOUSE A small building housing a valve which controls the flow within a water regulation system. Preferred term 93694 -
VALVE TOWER An iron, stone or concrete tower built up from the bed of a reservoir. From it the control valves of the pipes which draw off water at different levels are operated. Preferred term 87957 -
Vambrace Narrow term - -
Vanner House Narrow term 93695 -
VANTAGE POINT A position or place that allows a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation. Preferred term 139847 -
Variety Theatre Narrow term 74792 -
VARNISH FACTORY A factory in which varnish is manufactured. Preferred term 144622 -
VASE A large, decorative garden ornament resembling a vase. Preferred term 69903 -
VASE A vessel used as an ornament, often to hold flowers. Preferred term 96562 -
VAT A large container for holding or storing liquids. Preferred term 96387 -
VAT A large tank or cask for storing or holding goods, whether liquid, such as chemicals or fermenting beer, or dry, often during a production process. Preferred term 139570 -
VAT HALL A building, or room within a brewery, where beer or cider undergoes fermentation in vats or tuns. Preferred term 93696 -
Vat House Narrow term 93697 -
VAULT A room or space with an arched ceiling or roof, the depth of which exceeds its span. Preferred term 138392 -
VAULT An underground room or building with an arched roof, often used as a burial chamber. Use wider site type where known. Preferred term 70345 -
VAULT SPRINGER The impost, or point at which a vault rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence the term describes the bottom stone of a vault, which lies on the impost. Preferred term 151974 -
VEGETABLE CHUTE A channel for conveying vegetables. Preferred term 160189 -
VEGETABLE GARDEN A garden devoted to the growth of vegetables. Preferred term 93698 -
VEGETABLE STORE A building or room for the storage of vegetables, particularly root vegetables, for human consumption. Preferred term 111653 -
VEGETABLES Any plants which are grown to be eaten. Includes parts of plants, especially roots and leaves. Preferred term 79221 -
VEHICLE A means of transportation. Preferred term 100148 -

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