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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
Ventilation Tower Narrow term 93711 -
VERANDA An open balcony or gallery extending along the outside of a building, providing principal rooms with shade by means of a roof or canopy supported by posts or light columns. Preferred term 139011 -
Verandah Narrow term 139013 -
VERDERERS COTTAGE A forester's cottage. Preferred term 93712 -
Verderers Court Narrow term 162964 -
VERDERERS HALL A meeting hall of the verderers, who were the officers appointed to maintain the King's forests. Preferred term 93713 -
VERGE RAFTER A rafter set outside a gable to carry the roof beyond the wall face. Preferred term 138396 -
VERGERS COTTAGE The residence of a verger, typically a layperson who assists in the ordering of religious services within the Anglican church. Preferred term 169974 -
VERJUICE PRESS Device for extracting juice from apples, usually crab apples, for use in cooking and medicine. Consists of a stone base carved with channels in the upper surface which was used with an upper weight, often secured with a wooden beam wedged into position. Preferred term 159264 -
VERMIN TRAP A device used to trap or kill animals considered to be pests, eg. rats. Preferred term 68673 -
VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE An engine in which a vertical piston rod supplies energy via a crankshaft directly to the flywheel suspended above the cylinder. Preferred term 138397 -
VERTICAL STEAM ENGINE An engine in which a vertical piston rod supplies energy via a crankshaft directly to the flywheel suspended above the cylinder. Extensively used as mine winding engines. Preferred term 93714 -
Vertical Winding Engine Narrow term 94819 -
VERVEL A metal ring which joins the jess to the leash. The owner's name is often on the vervel. Preferred term 97666 -
Very Heavy Bomber Station Control Tower (294/45) Narrow term 160357 -
VESSEL Use specific form where known. Preferred term 97653 -
Vessel Lid Narrow term - -
Vestibule Narrow term 138399 -
VESTRY A room used in a church to store vestments and for the clergy to dress in. Preferred term 138400 -
VESTRY A room or part of a church where the vestments, vessels and records are kept. Preferred term 71419 -
Vestry Hall Narrow term 87726 -
Veterans Club Narrow term 93715 -
VETERINARY HOSPITAL A hospital for the medical or surgical treatment of domestic or wild animals. Preferred term 93716 -
Veterinary Infirmary Narrow term 93717 -
Veterinary Surgery Narrow term 93718 -
Vets Surgery Narrow term 93719 -
VEXILLATION FORT A military base normally between 20 and 30 acres in size, containing legionary and auxiliary battle units, which served as stores depots and winter quarters during campaigns. Preferred term 68873 -
VHF FIXER STATION A Very High Frequency device to allow aircraft to pinpoint their position as an aid to naviagation. Built as part of the Rotor programme. Preferred term 146354 -
VIADUCT A bridge, usually resting on a series of arches, carrying roadways or railways over low-lying areas. Preferred term 70284 -
VICARAGE The residence of a vicar, parson or rector. Preferred term 68942 -

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