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
COE A small hut erected over a mine shaft. Preferred term 70723 -
COFFEE The beans, or powder resulting from grinding the beans, of shrubs of the genus Coffea. The powder is used to make the drink Coffee. Preferred term 78960 -
COFFEE BAR A small, usually inexpensive, restaurant with a limited menu of light meals served at counters or tables. Preferred term 71697 -
COFFEE HOUSE An establishment serving coffee and other refreshments and inexpensive foods. Between the 17th and 18th centuries they were also meeting places for political discussions. Preferred term 68784 -
Coffee Palace Narrow term 91555 -
Coffee Public House Narrow term 91556 -
Coffee Tavern Narrow term 91557 -
Coffer Narrow term - -
COFFERING A series of recessed, ornamental panels decorating a ceiling. Preferred term 137573 -
COFFIN A container within which a body is placed for burial, usually made of lead or wood. Preferred term 95905 -
COFFIN A chest made of stone, wood or lead, used to enclose a dead body. Preferred term 70074 -
COFFIN FITTING A part of a coffin that is removable eg handle, mount etc. Preferred term 100132 -
Coffin Lining Narrow term - -
Coffin Plate Narrow term - -
COFFIN REST A structure, often within a CHURCHYARD or LYCH GATE, on which a coffin could rest prior to burial. Preferred term 91558 -
COFFIN STONE A stone found on route to a churchyard on which the coffin is rested during transportation. Preferred term 69985 -
COG North European medieval merchant vessel. Preferred term - -
Cog And Rung Gin Narrow term 91559 -
COGGED JOIST A joist that has its end resting in a recess in a transverse beam. Preferred term 137574 -
COGWHEEL A wheel with a series of teeth on its outside which interlock with similar teeth on another cogwheel to receive or give motion. Preferred term 96993 -
Coien Narrow term 137575 -
COIF (ARMOUR) A close fitting skull cap, usually worn under a helmet. Preferred term 100077 -
COIF (CAP) A close fitting cap covering the sides, back and top of the head. Preferred term 100076 -
Coign Narrow term 138960 -
COIN A piece of metal, usually cast, struck or stamped, with a definite value. Preferred term 95423 6089
Coin Narrow term 138961 -
COIN Pieces of metal money usually small in size and circular in design. Manufacture from a variety of metals including gold and silver but more recently manufactured from base metals and alloys. Preferred term 78961 -
COIN BLANK An unstruck coin piece. Preferred term 136753 -
COIN DIE A block of metal with a device cut into it, used to impress a coin blank. Preferred term 96994 -
COIN HOARD A group of coins deliberately deposited together. Preferred term 97525 -

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