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
CAULDRON A large pot used for boiling. Preferred term 96757 -
Cauldron Hanger Narrow term - -
CAULICOLI The lesser stalks springing from the principal stalks, or caules, within the decoration on a Corinthian capital. Preferred term 137524 -
CAULKING TOOL A tool to apply material to the seams of a ship. Preferred term 96992 -
CAUSEWAY A road or pathway raised above surrounding low, wet or uneven ground. Preferred term 70272 -
CAUSEWAY BRIDGE A bridge, carrying a footpath or road, usually across marshy or waterlogged ground. Preferred term 122494 -
CAUSEWAY CHAPEL A chapel built on, or at the end of, a causeway. Preferred term 69969 -
Causewayed Camp Narrow term 70663 -
CAUSEWAYED ENCLOSURE A Neolithic monument comprising an irregularly circular enclosing ditch, interrupted by frequent causeways, and often accompanied by an internal bank, also causewayed. Preferred term 69978 -
CAUSEWAYED RING DITCH A monument comprising an irregularly circular enclosing ditch, interrupted by several causeways, surrounding a central circular area used for funerary activities, often concealed originally beneath an earthen mound. Index with barrow type where known. Preferred term 69979 -
Cavalier Raised earth platform built on bastion or curtain wall. Narrow term 91405 -
CAVALRY BARRACKS A barracks including stables and associated buildings housing a cavalry regiment. Preferred term 71667 -
Cavalry Club Narrow term 91406 -
Cavalry Riding School Narrow term 91407 -
CAVE A subterranean feature entered from a hillside, cliff face, etc. A cave may have been used for occupation, storage, burial, refuse, or as a hide-away. Index with site type or objects where known. Preferred term 70384 -
Cave Art Narrow term 142041 -
Cave Burial Use both terms. Narrow term 70665 -
Cave Settlement Use both terms. Narrow term 70666 -
Cave Site Narrow term 94212 -
CAVETTO A concave moulding where the profile is a quarter of a circle. Preferred term 137525 -
CAVITATION TUNNEL A tunnel used to test scale model propellers and hulls to consider the impact of caviation on wake, propulsion, vibration and noise. Preferred term 164358 -
CEDAR Durable wood from the cedar tree. Preferred term 109233 -
CEILING The surface of a room which conceals overhead structural members. Preferred term 137526 -
CEILING PAINTING A two dimensional image using paint applied to the surface of a ceiling. Preferred term 151835 -
CELESTINE WORKINGS A site where Celestine or Celestite (a SrSO4), originally used in sugar beet refinement, is extracted from an open cast mine. Preferred term 169404 -
CELL Term used to indicate the basic unit of accommodation in the plan of a building. It does not necessarily relate to the structural divisions within a building. Preferred term 137527 -
CELL A monastic enclave dependent on a mother house. Preferred term 70124 -
CELL BLOCK A building containing a number of single roomed cells used for detaining prisoners. Preferred term 71561 -
CELLAR A room that is underground or partially underground. Primarily used for storage. Preferred term 137528 -
CELLAR A room or group of rooms usually below the ground level and usually under a building, often used for storing fuel, provisions or wines. Preferred term 70341 -

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