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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
Vicars Pele Narrow term 93720 -
VICE An appliance for holding an object while work is done on it, usually has a pair of jaws. Preferred term 97073 -
VICKERS MACHINE GUN EMPLACEMENT A square, concrete pillbox-like structure with 36in thick walls and a single large embrasure used to emplace a Vickers Medium Machine Gun. The entrance was protected by an external blast wall. Preferred term 160276 -
Victorine Abbey Use both terms. Narrow term 70540 -
Victorine Priory Use both terms. Narrow term 70541 -
VICTUALLER A vessel used to carry supplies to warships. Preferred term - -
VICTUALLING YARD A complex of buildings with the purpose of providing and storing food and drink supplies (esp. for the navy). Preferred term 136950 -
VICUS A district, suburb or quarter of a town or village adjacent to a fort, with the lowest legal status accorded to a built up area. Preferred term 68755 -
VIERECKSCHANZEN A rectilinear ritual enclosure of Iron Age date Preferred term 141982 -
VIEWING TERRACE A man made terrace, often constructed in concrete, built to allow spectators a view of organized outdoor events or activities. Preferred term 118853 -
Viewpoint Narrow term 140080 -
VILL Small discreet rural settlements which do not provide the commercial, legal or ecclesiastical services typically found within medieval urban areas. Preferred term 69000 -
VILLA A term for a type of house, with varying definitions according to period. Roman villas were high-status and usually associated with a rural estate, whereas Georgian and later period villas were often semi-detached, town houses. Preferred term 68653 -
VILLAGE A collection of dwelling-houses and other buildings, usually larger than a hamlet but smaller than a town with a simpler organisation and administration than the latter. Preferred term 69001 -
VILLAGE COLLEGE A rural school serving a number of villages, built in Cambridgeshire in the 1930s. Preferred term 93723 -
VILLAGE CROSS A cross erected in a village. Preferred term 69993 -
VILLAGE GREEN An area of common grassland in a village used for grazing cattle, recreational purposes, etc. Preferred term 70425 -
VILLAGE HALL A hall in a village used for meetings and other functions. Preferred term 68756 -
Village Kitchen Use both terms. Narrow term 71400 -
Village Pound Narrow term 93724 -
VILLAGE SIGN A decorative emblem stating the name of a village or town and depicting aspects of the place's history of culture. Most signs are mounted on a post and usually errected in a central position near the church or village green. Preferred term 139348 -
VILLAGE TAP A point in a village providing water for drinking and washing. Preferred term 93725 -
VINAIGRETTE A small container for an aromatic substance, eg perfume. Preferred term 100068 -
VINEGAR A sour tasting liquid, produced from wine and other liquors, used as a preservative, in pickling, or as a flavouring for food. Preferred term 79223 -
VINEGAR BREWERY A site where vinegar is manufactured from soured beer, wine or cider. Preferred term 71501 -
Vinegar Distillery Narrow term 93726 -
Vinegar Factory Narrow term 93727 -
Vinegar Vat Hall Narrow term 93728 -
Vinegar Works Narrow term 93729 -
Vinehouse Narrow term 162983 -

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