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
CAMEL HOUSE A house used to accommodate camels, often found at a zoo or wildlife park. Preferred term 94057 -
Camel Whip Narrow term - -
CAMELLIA HOUSE A 19th century glasshouse built specifically for the fostering of camellias. Preferred term 83974 -
CAMEO A medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a stone which is often semi precious with a device carved in relief. Preferred term 96676 -
CAMERA A subsidiary form of preceptory provided with a chapel. Use specific type where known. Preferred term 70121 -
CAMERA (BEDROOM) A private bed sitting room. Preferred term 137507 -
CAMERA (CEILING) A ceiling that is curved or vaulted, sometimes employed to give a space the appearance of a vault. Preferred term 138850 -
Camera (Generic) Narrow term 137508 -
CAMERA (SUITE) A suite of rooms. Preferred term 137509 -
CAMERA OBSCURA A building or room in which images of outside objects are projected on to a screen from a long-focus lens using natural light. Preferred term 69937 -
CAMOMILE LAWN A lawn planted with camomile plants which when walked upon release a fragrant smell. Preferred term 91329 -
CAMOMILE SEAT A garden seat covered in clipped, camomile plants which release a fragrant smell when sat upon. Preferred term 91330 -
CAMOUFLAGE The application of colour and other materials to a structure to either conceal it from identification or to make it look like something else. Preferred term 167310 -
Campanile Narrow term 70575 -
CAMPSITE An area of land used for camping. Often includes facilities for washing, catering and entertainment. Preferred term 159207 -
CAMPUS The grounds of an institution for higher education eg. a university, including the educational buildings, entertainment and sports facilities and student's halls of residence. Preferred term 159206 -
CAN A metal container for liquids and foodstuffs, often sealed. Preferred term 96826 -
CANABAE LEGIONIS A civilian settlement outside a Roman fort. Preferred term 146437 -
CANADIAN FORESTRY CORPS CAMP A camp providing accommodation for members of the Canadian Forestry Corps along with facilities such as saw mills for the sawing and squaring of timber to create pit props, shoring, crates etc for the war effort. Preferred term 167058 -
CANADIAN PIPE MINE A steel pipe driven into the ground at a shallow, oblique angle and packed with explosives. They were intended to be detonated on the approach of a hostile amroured vehicle or tank in order to create an obstacle directly in its path. Preferred term 160531 -
CANAL An artificial navigable waterway used for the transportation of goods. Nowadays also used for recreational purposes. Preferred term 70288 -
Canal Aquaduct Narrow term 91331 -
Canal Aqueduct Narrow term 70289 -
Canal Bank Narrow term 70643 -
CANAL BASIN An open area of water, usually artificial and enclosed by dock gates or locks, lined with wharves and warehouses, where barges, narrow boats and other canal vessels can load and unload goods and supplies. Preferred term 70290 -
CANAL BOAT YARD A place where canal boats are built and maintained. Preferred term 70291 -
CANAL BRIDGE A bridge over a canal. Preferred term 70215 -
Canal Company Office Narrow term 91332 -
Canal Cutting Narrow term 70644 -
Canal Depository Narrow term 91333 -

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