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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
Water Supply Fountain Narrow term 93772 -
WATER SUPPLY SITE Site and structures associated with the supply of clean water. Preferred term 103612 -
WATER TABLE An inclined course on top of a projecting sill, cornice etc., designed to throw off rainwater. Preferred term 138915 -
WATER TANK A tank used for the storage of water, usually found as part of an institution like a workhouse or hospital complex Preferred term 141302 -
WATER TANK A receptacle for the storage of water. Preferred term 70464 -
WATER TAP A water point with a device to regulate the flow of water. Preferred term 93773 -
WATER TAXI A craft available for public hire for short journeys. Preferred term - -
WATER TOWER A tower serving as a reservoir to deliver water at a required point. Preferred term 70465 -
WATER TOWER (1178/25) A large, circular, reinforced-concrete tank supported on concrete staging built to Air Ministry drawing number 1178/25 and designed to hold 30,000 gallons of water. The height of the tower varied according to local site requirements. Preferred term 160313 -
WATER TOWER (20/40) A plate-steel water tower made with two compartments holding 30,000 gallons of water. Designed to Air Ministry drawing number 20/40. Preferred term 160314 -
WATER TOWER (9526/41) A plate-steel water tank on a steel tower designed to hold 80,000 gallons of water. Designed to Air Ministry drawing number 9526/41. Preferred term 160315 -
WATER TRANSPORT SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with water transport. Preferred term 93774 -
Water Treatment Plant Narrow term 93775 -
WATER TUNNEL A large, undergound watercourse. Preferred term 93776 -
Water Tunnel (Hydrodynamic) Narrow term 164363 -
WATER TURBINE A prime mover in which a central wheel with curved vanes, enclosed in a chamber, receives water directed onto the curved vanes by a ring of fixed guide vanes, causing the wheel to rotate about its axis. Preferred term 138419 -
WATER TURBINE A prime mover in which a central wheel with curved vanes, enclosed in a chamber, receives water directed onto the curved vanes by a ring of fixed guide vanes, causing the wheel to rotate about its axis. Preferred term 93777 -
WATER WHEEL A structure associated with forges, watermills, water-powered factories, etc. Preferred term 69377 -
WATERCOURSE A channel used for or formed by the conveyance of water. Can be natural, eg. a river or artificial eg. an aqueduct. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 70395 -
WATERCRAFT A boat, ship or other vessel either whole or in part. Watercraft often survive as commemorative monuments or have been reused as floating restaurants, museums, hotels etc. Preferred term 140082 -
WATERCRESS BED A cultivated plantation of watercress, usually situated near springs or small running streams. Preferred term 68655 -
WATERFALL A fall of water. Use for artificial waterfalls if naturalistic in form, otherwise use CASCADE. Preferred term 82828 -
WATERFRONT The area of a town or city, such as a harbour or dockyard, alongside a body of water. Preferred term 146388 -
WATERHOLE An artificial pond or pool constructed for the purpose of watering livestock, particularly in prehistory. Preferred term 136990 -
WATERING CAN A container, usually metal, used to water plants. Preferred term 96904 -
WATERING POT A container, usually ceramic, used to water plants. Preferred term 97656 -
Watering Standard Narrow term 93778 -
WATERLOGGED SAMPLE A sample taken from waterlogged conditions. Preferred term 100092 -
WATERMILL A mill whose machinery is driven by water. Preferred term 71368 -
Watershed Reave Narrow term 71333 -

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