Object types that the Scheme uses Page: 6

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
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS LANTERN	A specialized lantern, with a reduced glare, for use in air raids.	Preferred term	160218	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS OBSERVATION POST	An observation post used by Air Raid Precautions wardens to watch for aircraft and bomb strikes.	Preferred term	160219	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS REPORT CENTRE	A centre used by the Air Raid Precautions network to co-ordinate reports of air raids in an area.	Preferred term	160220	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS SIGN	A sign used by the Air Raid Precautions network to assist in identifying vital equipment and resources in the event of an air raid or to aid movement during blackouts.	Preferred term	160221	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS SIGNAL BOX	A brick built railway signal box, usually with a reinforced correct roof, designed to minimize the effects of blast damage from aerial bombardment and thus protect the signalling equipment.	Preferred term	160222	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS SITE	A site used by the Air Raid Precautions network. Use more specific term.	Preferred term	143429	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS STORE	A building used for the storage and distribution of civilian respirators and Air Raid Precautions equipment.	Preferred term	160223	-
AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS TRAINING CENTRE	A centre used to train Air Raid Precautions wardens.	Preferred term	160224	-
AIR RAID SHELTER	A fortified structure used to protect civilians and military personnel from enemy bombing.	Preferred term	68810	-
Air Raid Siren		Narrow term	97275	-
AIR RAID WARDENS POST	A purpose-built or adapted structure intended as a headquarters for an air raid precautions warden.	Preferred term	94366	-
AIR RAID WARNING SIREN	A siren used to warn of an impending attack by enemy aircraft.	Preferred term	160225	-
AIR SEA RESCUE STATION	A site or building used to co-ordinate Air-Sea Rescue operations.	Preferred term	160498	-
Air Shaft		Narrow term	137261	-
Air Shaft		Narrow term	70307	-
Air Shaft Tower		Narrow term	91011	-
AIR TERMINAL	A building at an airport from where passengers embark and disembark from an aircraft.	Preferred term	70207	-
Air Traffic Control College		Narrow term	140395	-
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SCHOOL	A special school to train personnel for employment in Air Traffic Control and operation duties.	Preferred term	140394	-
Air Traffic Control Tower		Narrow term	91012	-
AIR TRAINING CORPS HEADQUARTERS	A building used for the daily administration of that branch of the RAF dealing with training pilots.	Preferred term	160500	-
AIR TRANSPORT SITE	Buildings, sites and structures associated with the control, accommodation, service and testing of aircraft.	Preferred term	91013	-
Air Vent House		Narrow term	91014	-
AIRCRAFT	An aircraft, either whole or in part. Aircraft often survive as commemorative monuments, gate guardians or crash sites.	Preferred term	70208	-
AIRCRAFT	Aircraft as cargo carried whole or crated ready for assembly on arrival at the destination port. Do not use where the vessel is an aircraft carrier and the aircraft is carried as part of the vessel's armament.	Preferred term	152636	-
Aircraft Assembly Plant		Narrow term	91015	-
AIRCRAFT CARRIER	A major warship equipped with a clear flat deck to provide a landing and taking off place for aircraft.	Preferred term	-	-
AIRCRAFT CATAPULT VESSEL	A vessel fitted with a catapult for launching an aircraft.	Preferred term	-	-
AIRCRAFT COMPASS PLATFORM	A circular concrete platform onto which aircraft would be taxied allowing the ground crew to calibrate, check and adjust the accuracy of the aircrafts compass, usually by rotating the platform.	Preferred term	162553	-
AIRCRAFT COMPONENT	Any part of an aircraft. Use more specific term where known.	Preferred term	160139	-