The Scheme's logo

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
Waterwheel Narrow term 71575 -
WATERWHEEL A wheel turned by water to generate mechanical power. Preferred term 138420 -
WATERWHEEL SHAFT The large main axle on which a waterwheel, which turns the shaft, and a pitwheel are mounted. Preferred term 139535 -
WATERWORKS Buildings, engineering constructions and machinery, used for the purpose of supplying a town, etc, with water distributed through pipes. Preferred term 70466 -
WATERWORKS COTTAGE A house occupied by an employee of a waterworks. Usually found in association with a pumping station or waterworks. Preferred term 93780 -
Waterworks Office Use both terms. Narrow term 71691 -
Waulk Mill Narrow term 93781 -
WAX A malleable water repellant substance created by animals or as a coating to parts of plants. Preferred term 79225 -
WAX FACTORY A building or buildings used for the manufacture of all types of wax. Preferred term 69174 -
WAY MARKER A marker of some form used to delineate a route, especially ones associated with pilgrimages. Preferred term 71262 -
WAYMARKER CROSS A rural cross erected to show the way. Preferred term 151875 -
WAYSIDE CHAPEL A chapel for the use of travellers and pilgrims. Preferred term 93989 -
WAYSIDE CROSS A cross erected by the side of the road. Preferred term 70768 -
WAYSIDE PUMP A water pump situated at the side of a road or track for use by travellers and their animals. Preferred term 93782 -
WEALDEN HOUSE A medieval house with central open hall and two storey bays, jettied at first floor level, on either side. Preferred term 71335 -
Wealden Row Narrow term 93783 -
WEALDEN TERRACE A continuous row of WEALDEN HOUSES. Preferred term 93784 -
WEAPON An object used in combat to attack or cause damage to an opponent. Preferred term 100059 -
WEAPON AND AMMUNITION CONTAINER A holder for weapons, explosives and ammunition. Preferred term 97232 -
Weapon Testing Facility Narrow term 160354 -
WEAPONS Any form of arms or ammunition whether from a formal organized military context or as a general cargo. Use specific terms - e.g. swords, bombs, where known; otherwise use this term primarily in contexts where the arms are unspecified or ancient. Preferred term 141502 -
WEAPONS PIT Usually a small, two or three man trench, dug as an isolated fieldwork rather than as part of a defensive system. A WWI and WWII feature. Preferred term 94363 -
Weapons Slit Narrow term 94821 -
WEAPONS TESTING SITE A building, site or structure associated with the demonstration and testing of weapons and military equipment. Preferred term 99538 -
Weather Cock Narrow term - -
Weather Cock Narrow term 93785 -
WEATHER STATION A building, group of buildings or installation in which experiments and observations are undertaken to gather and record information about the weather. Preferred term 121257 -
WEATHER VANE An object with a broad enough blade which catches the wind and so is pushed until it shows the direction the wind is blowing in. Preferred term 95322 -
WEATHER VANE A vane usually combined with crossed rods to show the four compass points. Used to indicate the direction of the wind. Preferred term 69660 -
WEATHERBOARD A piece of cladding in the form of a length of timber fixed horizontally to the building. Preferred term 138422 -

12061 - 12090 of 12,437 records.

Other formats: this page is available as xml json representations.