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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
Xylonite Works Narrow term 71153 -
XYZ HUT A prefabricated timber structure similar to Sectional hutting that was used by the Air Ministry for accommodation at airfields during WWII. Manufactured by Gerrard and Sons from 1939 to 1941. Preferred term 159305 -
Y STATION Preferred term 100509 -
YACHT Any vessel propelled by sail or power and used for pleasure and not plying for hire. Preferred term - -
Yacht Club Narrow term 93864 -
Yachting Lodge Narrow term 93865 -
YARD A paved area, generally found at the back of a house. Preferred term 70429 -
Yard House Narrow term 93866 -
YARD MARKER An earthwork or structure on a rifle range used to mark a set distance from the rifle butts (usually at 50 or 100 yard intervals). Preferred term 162543 -
YARN Threads prepared for use in a manufacturing process such as spinning, weaving etc. Preferred term 86172 -
YARN DRY HOUSE A heated room or building used to dry yarn after it has been washed. Preferred term 93867 -
YARN HOUSE A building associated with rope manufacture, especially in naval dockyards. Preferred term 93868 -
Yarn Market Narrow term 93869 -
YARN MILL A building containing machinery for the spinning of yarn. Preferred term 93870 -
YARN PREPARATION WORKS Works where yarn is prepared prior to spinning. Preferred term 167609 -
YARN TWISTER A tool used to twist fibres together to create yarn. Preferred term 97082 -
YAWL A craft with two masts.It is usually cutter rigged on the foremast and has a small mizzen mast. Preferred term - -
Yelling House Narrow term 93871 -
Yeoman Farmers House Narrow term 94050 -
YEW GARDEN A garden where yew and other coniferous trees are grown. Preferred term 93872 -
YEW WALK A garden walk lined with yew trees and hedges. Preferred term 93873 -
Yielding House Narrow term 93874 -
Ymca Hostel Narrow term 93875 -
YOKE A short timber linking two pieces of timber. Preferred term 138443 -
YOKE (ANIMAL) A crosspiece fastened over the necks of two or more animals, often oxen, and attached to the plough or cart to be drawn. Preferred term 97456 -
YOKE (HUMAN) A frame shaped to fit around the neck and shoulders of a person for carrying buckets. Usually made of wood. Preferred term 97457 -
Yoke Terminal Narrow term - -
YORKSHIRE SQUARE Specialised fermenting vessel consisting of a two-storey system consisting of a shallow chamber approximately 2m high above which is a walled deck. Preferred term 163241 -
Young Offenders Institute Narrow term 99646 -
YOUTH CLUB A place provided for leisure-time activities of young people. Preferred term 71666 -

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