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
BURIN SPALL A narrow flake which is the by-product of making a burin. Preferred term 97341 -
Burning House Narrow term 94185 -
BURNISHER A tool used to polish the surface of an artefact. Preferred term 96920 -
BURNT FLINT Flint which has been burnt. It is not necessarily worked. Preferred term 97540 -
BURNT MOUND A mound of fire-cracked stones, normally accompanied by a trough or pit which may have been lined with wood, stone or clay. Assumed to be locations where heated stones were used to boil water primarily for cooking purposes. Preferred term 68925 -
BURNT ORE Ore that has been burnt. Preferred term 86264 -
BURR A small hand operated rotary drill used by dentists. Preferred term 95260 -
BURSARY A treasury, often the bursar's room in a college or university. Preferred term 137493 -
BUS DEPOT A building, with adjacent open areas, in which buses are maintained, usually having an extensive area free from upright columns or stanchions to permit overnight storage, repair bays, stores and an office. Preferred term 70256 -
Bus Garage Narrow term 91311 -
BUS SHELTER A structure providing protection against the weather at bus stops. Preferred term 70257 -
BUS STATION A building and open area from which buses, usually those working local or regional services, begin or end their journeys. Preferred term 71441 -
BUSHEL A measuring container to measure dry goods. Preferred term 95326 -
BUSINESS CENTRE A building providing business premises to companies or individuals, sometimes for short periods, in exchange for a membership fee. Preferred term 141431 -
BUSINESS PARK An area speciallly developed to accommodate commercial buildings. Preferred term 139084 -
Business Room Narrow term 137494 -
BUST The sculpted head, shoulders and breast of a person. Preferred term 95760 -
BUST A piece of sculpture usually representing the head, shoulders and breast of a person. Preferred term 91312 -
Bustum Narrow term 142072 -
Butchers Market Narrow term 91313 -
BUTCHERS SHOP A shop where meat is sold. Often includes large cold stores for the refrigeration and storage of carcasses and a butchery where the carcass is cut up prior to sale. Preferred term 71610 -
BUTCHERY SITE A site used for the butchery of animals. Preferred term 143179 -
Butching House Narrow term 91314 -
BUTLER COMBAT HANGAR A mutiple role hangar for aircraft and general storage, manufactured in the USA as a kit for on-site assembly during WWII and post-war. It comprises a steel box frame and a canvas covering. Preferred term 140439 -
Butment Narrow term 137495 -
Butt Purlin Narrow term 137496 -
BUTTER Dairy produce obtained by churning cream and used in cookery as a source of fat. Preferred term 78927 -
BUTTER CHURN A vessel used to produce butter from milk through agitation. Preferred term 96824 -
Butter Cross Narrow term 70627 -
BUTTER FACTORY A group of buildings containing machinery for the production in bulk of butter or related dairy products. Preferred term 87956 -

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