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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
WHITE SPIRIT A volatile, colourless distillate of petroleum used as a solvent and paint thinner. Preferred term 84431 -
White Yarn House Narrow term 93808 -
WHITESMITHS WORKSHOP A workshop with a forge for the melting and working of white metal, ie. low-melting alloys. Also used for a smith specializing in decorative or finely finished wrought iron work. Preferred term 93809 -
WHITING Small fish, common in European waters, caught for food. Preferred term 83680 -
WHITING MILL A building housing machinery for crushing chalk for whiting. Whiting was used in toothpaste, paint, tablets, putty and other products. Preferred term 140295 -
WHITING WORKS A building or site used for the manufacture of whiting either from crushed chalk, limestone, marble or through chemical preparation. Preferred term 142018 -
WHOLESALE MARKET A market where goods are bought and sold in bulk, rather than by retail. Preferred term 93810 -
WHOLESALE SHOP A place where goods are sold in bulk, rather than by retail. Preferred term 84437 -
WHOLESALE WAREHOUSE A large storehouse where wholesale goods are stored. Preferred term 93811 -
Wiccamical Prebendaries House Narrow term 93812 -
WICK A twisted fibre which is immersed in wax, grease or oil except for one end which is lit. Preferred term 96222 -
WICKET A small hinged opening within a large door. Preferred term 138429 -
Widows Home Narrow term 93813 -
WIG An artifical head of hair worn to disguise baldness, for adornment, for ceremonial or theatrical use etc. Preferred term 96596 -
WIG CURLER An object designed to add curls to a wig. Preferred term 96159 -
WIGMAKERS SHOP A place where wigs, hair-pieces and hair extensions are made and sold. Preferred term 93814 -
WIGWAM A tent especially one made of bark, rushes or skins spread over a set of arched poles that are lashed together. Preferred term 96320 -
WILD CAT ENCLOSURE An enclosure for wild cats such as Lions and Tigers Preferred term 118913 -
WILD GARDEN A garden where woodland and meadow flowers grow in an apparently natural way. Preferred term 84018 -
Wildfowl Trap Narrow term 138835 -
WILLANS CENTRE VALVE STEAM ENGINE A high speed, single acting compound steam engine with centrally placed piston valves controlling the distribution of steam. Preferred term 138430 -
WILLEY SHED A building in which wool or cotton were beaten to clean and separate the fibres. Preferred term 87502 -
WINCH A stationary hoisting machine consisting of a rotating drum around which a cable, rope or chain is attached. Preferred term 93815 -
WINCH HOUSE A building housing a winching mechanism. Preferred term 93816 -
WIND BRACE A diagonal or arched member placed across rafters to stiffen and support a roof structure. Preferred term 138431 -
WIND ENGINE A simple, wind-driven water pump, also known as a windpump. Preferred term 138432 -
WIND ENGINE A simple wind-driven machine used for a variety of purposes. Preferred term 69361 -
WIND FARM A group of electricity-producing windmills or wind turbines. Preferred term 139319 -
WIND INSTRUMENT An instrument where vibrating air is confined by a tube. Use narrower terms where known. Preferred term 95522 -
WIND POWER SITE Buildings, sites and structures associated with the production and use of wind power. Preferred term 93817 -

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