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
CHOIR Part of a large church, east of the nave, appropriated for singers and clergy. Preferred term 137553 -
CHOIR SCHOOL A school associated with a cathedral or college originally intended to provide a general education for their choristers. Preferred term 71688 -
CHOIR SCREEN A screen separating the choir from other parts of the church. Preferred term 159186 -
CHOKER A neck band or necklace worn tightly around the throat. Preferred term 96633 -
CHOLERA BURIAL GROUND A burial ground for victims of cholera. Preferred term 151881 -
Cholera Cemetery Narrow term 151889 -
Cholera Hospital Narrow term 91462 -
Chop House Narrow term 91463 -
CHOPPER A unifacially worked early stone tool. Preferred term 96402 -
CHOPPING BLOCK A block on which objects are chopped or cut. Preferred term 96403 -
Choristers House Narrow term 91464 -
Choristers School Narrow term 91465 -
CHRISMATORY A vessel containing a religious oil or unguent. Preferred term 95872 -
CHRISTADELPHIAN CHAPEL A place of worship for Christadelphians, a fundamentalist sect founded in America in the late 1840s who rejected the trinity and awaited the second coming of Christ. Preferred term 91466 -
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION HOSTEL A hostel owned by a Christian association which provides cheap accommodation for young people. Preferred term 71433 -
Christian Brethren Meeting House Narrow term 99540 -
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH A place of worship for Christian Scientists, a sect founded in the mid-19th century in America who believe that God is the only reality and can bring healing to humanity. Preferred term 71860 -
Christian Science Reading Room Narrow term 99558 -
CHURCH A building used for public Christian worship. Use more specific type where known. Preferred term 69980 -
CHURCH ARMY HOUSE A place of meeting and worship for followers of the Church Army, a body of trained lay evangelists devoted to evangelism and social work. Preferred term 91467 -
CHURCH HALL A hall associated with a church, used for holding functions, meetings and for conducting parish business. Preferred term 68680 -
CHURCH HOUSE House owned by the church, often used for meetings. Preferred term 68681 -
CHURCH INSTITUTE A building used by the church to promote Christianity through lectures, study, etc. Preferred term 71866 -
Church Of Christ Scientist Narrow term 99557 -
Church Of England School Narrow term 91468 -
CHURCH OF PECULIAR PEOPLE An offshoot of the Wesleyan movement founded in 1838 by John Banyard at Rochford, Essex. In 1956 it changed name to the Union of Evangelical Churches. There are 17 chapels in Essex and London. Preferred term 146356 -
Church Organ Factory Narrow term 91469 -
CHURCH SCHOOL A school run by a Christian church. Preferred term 71627 -
Church Tower Narrow term 70696 -
CHURCHYARD An area of ground belonging to a church, often used as a burial ground. Preferred term 70061 -

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