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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
WAR ROOM A reinforced concrete structure, which may be sited above ground or semi-sunken, from where it was intended to conduct the business of government from, in the event of nuclear war. Date specific to the early-mid 1950's. Preferred term 103653 -
WAR SHELTER A 19th century structure of various shape or material for the protection of troops in an emergency. Preferred term 140094 -
WARD A room, usually in a hospital, in which a number of beds are located. Preferred term 139134 -
WARD BLOCK Non-pavilion type of attached ward block. Preferred term 93745 -
Wardens House Narrow term 71576 -
Wardens Post Narrow term 94377 -
WARDROBE A room or cupboard usually used for the storage of garments. Preferred term 138913 -
WAREHOUSE A building or part of a building used for the storage of goods or merchandise. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 68806 -
Warm Bath Narrow term 151825 -
WARMING HOUSE A building or room within a monastery in which the monks were allowed to warm themselves. The warming house was often the only place where a fire was allowed. Preferred term 93746 -
WARMING PAN A pan with a long handle which would be filled with coals and drawn over sheets to warm a bed. Preferred term 96223 -
Warming Room Narrow term 93747 -
WARMING ROOM A heated room within a monastery where monks could warm themselves. Preferred term 138980 -
WARNING SIREN An instrument used for making a loud sound for information or warning. Preferred term 97274 -
Warping Drain Narrow term 93748 -
Warping Frame Narrow term - -
Warren Use most appropriate term. Narrow term 71184 -
Warren Truss Bridge Narrow term 122508 -
Warreners Cottage Narrow term 146427 -
Warreners House Narrow term 146428 -
WARRENERS LODGE Accommodation for the warrener(s) usually located within the boundary of the Rabbit Warren. They also provided a place to store nets, traps and other necessary equipment. Preferred term 146426 -
WARSHIP Preferred term - -
WASH HOUSE A building where clothes are washed. Preferred term 71425 -
WASH KILN A type of buddle used as an ore-cleaning device for seperating metallic ore from waste material by washing the dirty ore in a continuous flow of water. Preferred term 69279 -
WASHER A small disc or flat ring of metal, wood or leather. Preferred term 96319 -
Washery Narrow term 93749 -
WASHFOLD A pen for holding sheep waiting to be washed. Preferred term 68674 -
WASHING AND CLEANSING ITEM An object used in washing or cleaning the body. Preferred term 97690 -
WASHING BOWL A bowl used to wash in. Preferred term 96171 -
WASHING FLOOR Open-air area often terraced on which a range of ore processing operations are carried out. Preferred term 69280 -

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