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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
AIRCRAFT OBSTRUCTION	Shallow ditches and/or poles erected across open land to obstruct the landing of enemy aircraft and gliders.	Preferred term	78227	-
AIRCRAFT PICKETING POINT	A device on an airfield for securing aircrafts when parked outside in order to prevent major movement due to the weather or other conditions.	Preferred term	140466	-
Aircraft Shed	Early name for aircraft hangar (ca. up until 1940), when the term hangar was only used for a tent construction.	Narrow term	140183	-
Aircraft Shed (Type D)		Narrow term	140393	-
Aircraft Shed (Type J)		Narrow term	140206	-
Aircraft Shed (Type L)		Narrow term	140211	-
AIRCRAFT STORAGE FACILITY	A building or site where aircraft can be stored and maintained.	Preferred term	140376	-
Aircraft Storage Shed (Type E)		Narrow term	140392	-
Aircraft Storage Shed (Type K)		Narrow term	160323	-
Aircraft Storage Shed (Type L)		Narrow term	160324	-
AIRCRAFT TESTING SITE	A site used for the functional testing of aircraft and their components.	Preferred term	144601	-
Aircraft Tie Down Point		Narrow term	140467	-
Aircraft Works		Narrow term	70487	-
AIRFIELD	An area or site used for the landing and take-off of aircraft, often including associated buildings, equipment and other installations.	Preferred term	70209	-
AIRFIELD BUILDING	Non-specific building type associated with an airfield.	Preferred term	143376	-
AIRFIELD CODE LETTERS	Large concrete letters representing the ground-to-air airfield code. It has been used to show pilots in WWII the name of the airfield they were above e.g. DW for Dunkeswell.	Preferred term	140274	-
AIRFIELD DEFENCE SITE	A site or building associated with active or passive defence of the landing ground and buildings of an airfield.	Preferred term	140501	-
AIRFIELD SLEEPING SHELTER	Shelter on military airfield to provide night time accommodation for airmen during WWII.	Preferred term	139357	-
Airing Yard		Narrow term	137262	-
Airing Yard		Narrow term	91018	-
Airmens Graveyard		Narrow term	91019	-
AIRMENS INSTITUTE	An building, often including recreational facilities, provided for the relaxation of serving Royal Air Force Personnel.	Preferred term	145088	-
AIRMENS QUARTERS	A building where non-commissioned aircrew are housed.	Preferred term	162556	-
AIRPORT	A site, including an airfield and customs house, where air passengers embark and disembark.	Preferred term	70210	-
Airport Control Tower		Narrow term	91020	-
Airport Terminal		Narrow term	162712	-
Airport Test House		Narrow term	91021	-
AIRSHIP CONSTRUCTION WORKS	Construction works for the production of rigid or dirigible airships.	Preferred term	143475	-
AIRSHIP HANGAR	A hangar for the storage and maintenance of dirigible motor-driven balloons.	Preferred term	70213	-
AIRSHIP MOORING MAST	A large metal pylon structure used to tether airships.	Preferred term	91022	-