FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
type: ConceptScheme
issued: 2026-02-04
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: England
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
description: Originally developed by the Archaeological Objects Working Party and published by the mda. It provides guidance for the recording of archaeological objects in Britain and Ireland covering all historical periods. Now maintained by FISH on behalf of the heritage sector.
has top concept: Animal Equipment
has top concept: Agriculture And Subsistence
has top concept: Architecture
has top concept: Furnishings And Furniture
has top concept: Transport
has top concept: Unassigned
has top concept: Heating And Lighting
has top concept: Food Preparation And Consumption
has top concept: Container
has top concept: Tools And Equipment
has top concept: Armour And Weapons
has top concept: Ecofacts
has top concept: Measurement
has top concept: Medicine And Pharmacy
has top concept: Music
has top concept: Religion Or Ritual
has top concept: Sports And Games
has top concept: Currency
has top concept: Visual Communications
has top concept: Manufacture And Processing
has top concept: Written Communications
has top concept: Fixtures And Fittings
has top concept: Punishment And Restraint
has top concept: Dress And Personal Accessories
has top concept: Signs Or Symbols

Animal Equipment
scope note: Objects associated with the care and use of animals.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Horse Armour
narrower: Jingle Jangle
narrower: Cockspur
narrower: Hobble
narrower: Muzzle
narrower: Leash
narrower: Goad
narrower: Harness
narrower: Stirrup
narrower: Saddle
narrower: Animal Care Equipment
narrower: Harness Fitting
narrower: Shoeing Nail
narrower: Hawking Equipment
narrower: Horse Trapping
narrower: Animal Shoe
narrower: Animal Bell
narrower: Animal Collar
narrower: Stirrup Terminal
narrower: Stirrup Strap Mount
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Agriculture And Subsistence
scope note: Objects associated with cultivation, the rearing of livestock, gathering, hunting, fishing, horticulture and the primary processing of foodstuffs.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Beehive
narrower: Pitchfork
narrower: Grinding Equipment
narrower: Milking Vessel
narrower: Crook
narrower: Cultivation Object
narrower: Fishing Object
narrower: Harvesting And Mowing Object
narrower: Hunting Object
narrower: Threshing And Winnowing Object
narrower: Bee Skep
narrower: Mill Paddle
narrower: Hurdle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Architecture
scope note: Objects forming fragments or parts of a building's fabric, structures and associated services, eg drain pipes. Where an object is a fixture or fitting use the separate class.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Architectural Fragment
narrower: Mosaic
narrower: Architectural Element
narrower: Wall Painting
narrower: Ceiling Painting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Furnishings And Furniture
scope note: Soft coverings and associated objects for walls, furniture, floors and windows. Also items such as chairs, beds, and cupboards.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Furniture Fitting
narrower: Furniture
narrower: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Transport
scope note: Objects used or associated with the movement of goods or people.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Ice Skate
narrower: Ski
narrower: Water Craft Equipment
narrower: Vehicle Component
narrower: Vehicle
narrower: Vessel Component
narrower: Miners Cage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Unassigned
scope note: Objects which cannot be assigned to any one particular class, or the function of which is unknown.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Chalk Ball
narrower: Shadow Box
narrower: Ingot
narrower: Petroglyph
narrower: Sculpture
narrower: Chain
narrower: Fastening
narrower: Ferrule
narrower: Clothes Hanger
narrower: Spring
narrower: Stake
narrower: Stopper
narrower: Tap
narrower: Tent
narrower: Prong
narrower: Pole
narrower: Chopping Block
narrower: Dodecahedron
narrower: Stave
narrower: Model
narrower: Nozzle
narrower: Valve
narrower: Lid
narrower: Frame
narrower: Cogwheel
narrower: Inscribed Object
narrower: Worked Object
narrower: Unidentified Object
narrower: Hoard
narrower: Baton De Commandement
narrower: Bird Bath
narrower: Burnt Flint
narrower: Dress Fastener (Unknown)
narrower: Rod
narrower: Plaque
narrower: Brass
narrower: Miniature Object
narrower: Perforated Object
narrower: Textile
narrower: Wire
narrower: Ring
narrower: Lug (Handle)
narrower: Commemorative Object
narrower: Ring Money (Non Currency)
narrower: Rope
narrower: Cord
narrower: Sherd
narrower: Counter
narrower: Disc
narrower: Handle
narrower: Mount
narrower: Net
narrower: Spout
narrower: Assemblage
narrower: Rubble
narrower: Log
narrower: Impressed Object
narrower: Inlay
narrower: Oakum
narrower: Page Holder
narrower: Expended Ammunition
narrower: Engraved Object
narrower: Cupped Pebble
narrower: Time Capsule
narrower: Flint Nodule
narrower: Fired Clay
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heating And Lighting
scope note: Objects used for, or associated with, the production of heat and light.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Heating Object
narrower: Lighting Object
narrower: Igniting Accessory
narrower: Lamp Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Preparation And Consumption
scope note: Objects used for the preparation of food and drink,for cooking and consumption.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Food Preparation Equipment
narrower: Food And Drink Serving Container
narrower: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Container
scope note: An object which serves as a vessel. This class includes containers for which the function is either specific or unknown. Where the function is known, the term is also included within another class, eg churn.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Hanging Bowl
narrower: Vase
narrower: Urn
narrower: Container <By Function>
narrower: Container <By Form>
narrower: Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tools And Equipment
scope note: Tools and equipment with a specific function and those for which a function cannot be assigned with any degree of certainty. Where the function is known, the term is also included under the relevant Class.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Probe
narrower: Spatula
narrower: Plumb Bob
narrower: Ard
narrower: Pitchfork
narrower: Rake
narrower: Military Equipment
narrower: Fire Hook
narrower: Strike A Light
narrower: Clamp
narrower: Ladder
narrower: Locking Mechanism
narrower: Strainer
narrower: Brush
narrower: Funnel
narrower: Scoop
narrower: Sieve
narrower: Well Winder
narrower: Wedge
narrower: Bellows
narrower: Tap Key
narrower: Ladle
narrower: Spoon
narrower: Knitting Needle
narrower: Lever
narrower: Poker
narrower: Soldering Lamp
narrower: Trowel
narrower: Anvil
narrower: Caulking Tool
narrower: Combination Tool
narrower: Creaser
narrower: Flatter
narrower: Fuller
narrower: Kiln Furniture
narrower: Lace Pillow
narrower: Pin Cushion
narrower: Potters Tool
narrower: Potters Wheel
narrower: Pulley
narrower: Reamer
narrower: Rippler
narrower: Slicker
narrower: Snarling Iron
narrower: Swage
narrower: Yarn Twister
narrower: Palette (Artists)
narrower: Grinding Equipment
narrower: Cutting Equipment
narrower: Drilling Equipment
narrower: Gripping Equipment
narrower: Marking Equipment
narrower: Striking Equipment
narrower: Piercing Equipment
narrower: Smoothing Equipment
narrower: Moulding Equipment
narrower: Pressing And Crushing Equipment
narrower: Sharpening Equipment
narrower: Tool Making Equipment
narrower: Digging Equipment
narrower: Key (Locking)
narrower: Aludel
narrower: Cotton Gin
narrower: Crowbar
narrower: Spud
narrower: Tuyere
narrower: Yoke (Human)
narrower: Wheelbarrow
narrower: Lithic Implement
narrower: Pipe Rack
narrower: Serrated Implement
narrower: Touchstone
narrower: Laurel Leaf
narrower: Textile Equipment
narrower: Blowpipe (Tool)
narrower: Grappling Iron
narrower: Hose
narrower: Pump

Armour And Weapons
scope note: Protective covering for personal defence, objects designed to kill, injure or overwhelm an opponent or quarry, and ancillary equipment.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Armour
narrower: Caltrop
narrower: Gunflint
narrower: Weapon
narrower: Trigger Guard
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ecofacts
scope note: Animal, vegetable and mineral remains including edible materials, drink or residues and unworked imported objects which have been retrieved from archaeological contexts. Also soil samples taken for environmental analysis.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Animal Remains
narrower: Sample
narrower: Plant Remains
narrower: Bacteria
narrower: Diatoms
narrower: Dinoflagellates
narrower: Foraminifera
narrower: Fungi
narrower: Food Residue
narrower: Organic Material
narrower: Testate Amoebae
narrower: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medicine And Pharmacy
scope note: Objects used for the preparation of medicines or the diagnosis and treatment of ill health or disease.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Apothecary Ladle
narrower: Bandage
narrower: Capsule
narrower: Catheter
narrower: Circumcision Equipment
narrower: Crutch
narrower: Dental Implement
narrower: Eye Bath
narrower: Lens
narrower: Medical Implement
narrower: Medical Plate
narrower: Medical Container
narrower: Ear Plug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Music
scope note: Instruments and their component parts used to produce music or audible signals of all forms.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Musical Instrument Component
narrower: Musical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religion Or Ritual
scope note: Objects used or associated with religious, ritual or funerary activities.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Circumcision Equipment
narrower: Icon
narrower: Chrismatory
narrower: Censer
narrower: Corn Dolly
narrower: Cross
narrower: Crozier
narrower: Incense Holder
narrower: Incense Shovel
narrower: Incense Spoon
narrower: Incense Tongs
narrower: Incantation Bowl
narrower: Idol
narrower: Holy Water Sprinkler
narrower: Pyx
narrower: Phallic Object
narrower: Pax
narrower: Pall
narrower: Witch Bottle
narrower: Symbol Stone
narrower: Sun Disc
narrower: Scarab
narrower: Rune Stone
narrower: Ritual Flail
narrower: Altar Vessel
narrower: Holy Water Vessel
narrower: Religious Personal Accessory
narrower: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
narrower: Marriage Object
narrower: Divinational Object
narrower: Scarab Seal
narrower: Monstrance
narrower: Shabti
narrower: Eucharist Object
narrower: Ritual Symbol
narrower: Cremation
narrower: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
narrower: Religious Structural Object
narrower: Ogham Stone
narrower: Ball (Ritual)
narrower: Portable Shrine
narrower: Religious Standard
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sports And Games
scope note: Objects used or associated with sport and games, eg gaming piece. This class includes toys.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Ball (Game)
narrower: Cockspur
narrower: Discus
narrower: Domino
narrower: Gaming Board
narrower: Marble
narrower: Puzzle
narrower: Quoit
narrower: Toy
narrower: Skittle
narrower: Gaming Piece
narrower: Die
narrower: Bat
narrower: Dice Shaker
narrower: Gaming Chip
narrower: Playing Card
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Visual Communications
scope note: Objects used to transmit a definite message through a visual non written means, includes stamps and matrices to create these.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Aldis Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manufacture And Processing
scope note: Objects used in, or which are created as part of, a manufacturing or production process, including the by-products of such processes. This does not include finished items, these will appear in other appropriate classes.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Template
narrower: Trial Piece
narrower: By Product
narrower: Pattern
narrower: Roughout
narrower: Bar Iron
narrower: Mood
narrower: Prototype
narrower: Millefiori Cane
narrower: Blank
narrower: Osemund
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Written Communications
scope note: Objects used or associated with the transmission of ideas and information through the written medium.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Book Fitting
narrower: Plan
narrower: Writing And Drawing Equipment
narrower: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fixtures And Fittings
scope note: Objects used to secure buildings, furniture or objects or used in the finishing and (non-structural) decoration of buildings, equipment and furniture.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Bell System
narrower: Speaking Tube
narrower: Light Fitting
narrower: Bell Pull
narrower: Bracket
narrower: Door Fitting
narrower: Hinge
narrower: Keyhole Fitting
narrower: Window Fitting
narrower: Blind Fitting
narrower: Curtain Fitting
narrower: Doorstop
narrower: Shelf
narrower: Shutter
narrower: Rail
narrower: Fitting
narrower: Porthole
narrower: Sheathing
narrower: Boss
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Punishment And Restraint
scope note: Objects relating to the punishment and restraint of humans.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Branding Iron
narrower: Shackle
narrower: Slave Chain
narrower: Stocks
narrower: Pillory
narrower: Gibbet
narrower: Gallows
narrower: Ducking Stool
narrower: Whipping Post
narrower: Scourge
narrower: Whip
narrower: Slave Collar
narrower: Thumbscrew
narrower: Scolds Bridle
narrower: Gang Chain
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress And Personal Accessories
scope note: Clothes, items of attire and ornament and objects for personal use by individuals, including toiletries.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Clothing
narrower: Personal Ornament
narrower: Dress Component
narrower: Personal Accessory
narrower: Gorget (Decorative)
narrower: Lighter
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Signs Or Symbols
scope note: Objects denoting membership and/or authority. Including objects associated with ceremonial rites or symbolising secular power.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Military Standard
narrower: Insignia
narrower: Seal
narrower: Fire Mark
narrower: Banner
narrower: Flag
narrower: Personal Symbol
narrower: Power Symbol
narrower: Ceremonial Object
narrower: Religious Standard
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quiver
related: Arrow
scope note: A holder for arrows.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arrow
related: Quiver
related: Arrow Straightener
related: Bow (Weapon)
scope note: A projectile fired from a bow.
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arrow Straightener
related: Arrow
scope note: A stone grooved on one face thought to have been used to straighten and smooth arrow shafts.
alternative label: Arrow Smoother
alternative label: Arrow Shaft Straightener
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bow (Weapon)
related: Arrow
scope note: A weapon for shooting arrows.
broader: Projectile Weapon
broader: Hunting Object
narrower: Longbow
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bullet
related: Bullet Mould
scope note: A projectile discharged from a weapon, usually a firearm.
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bullet Mould
related: Bullet
related: Musket Ball
scope note: A mould in which bullets or musket balls are cast.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musket Ball
related: Bullet Mould
scope note: A metal sphere, usually lead, fired from a musket. Often bound into a cartridge.
alternative label: Ball
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baldric
related: Sword
scope note: A sash or belt worn over the shoulder to the hip for carrying a sword.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sword
related: Baldric
related: Sword Belt
scope note: A cutting and thrusting weapon consisting of a blade and a hilt. The blade varies in length and width and the cutting edge can vary from being purely the point to being one or both sides or a combination of these.
alternative label: Sword Chape
alternative label: Sword Blade
alternative label: Sword Fitting
alternative label: Sword Guard
alternative label: Sword Pommel
alternative label: Sword Pommelguard
alternative label: Sword Hilt
narrower: Seax
narrower: Foil
narrower: Claymore
narrower: Cutlass
narrower: Rapier
narrower: Broadsword
narrower: Hanger
narrower: Sabre
broader: Edged Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bayonet
related: Sword Belt
scope note: A short stabbing weapon, designed to be fixed to the muzzle of a musket or rifle, even in some cases to pistols. Some were designed to be used both fixed to long guns and independent of them.
broader: Edged Weapon
narrower: Plug Bayonet
narrower: Socket Bayonet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sword Belt
related: Bayonet
related: Sword
scope note: A belt worn around the waist from which a sword is hung. Where worn over the shoulder use baldric.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cannon
related: Tampion
scope note: A heavy artillery piece consisting of a metal tube mounted on a gun carriage.
broader: Projectile Weapon
narrower: Carronade
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tampion
related: Cannon
related: Organ
scope note: A plug to keep out dust, moisture etc.
alternative label: Tompion
broader: Plug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Organ
related: Tampion
scope note: An instrument with a series of pipes at different pitches, the air being produced by bellows, and pipes selected by keyboard or sliders.
alternative label: Organ Pipe
alternative label: Organetto
alternative label: Pipe (Music)
alternative label: Portative Organ
alternative label: Regal
broader: Edge Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Powder Flask
related: Firearm
scope note: A container for loose gun powder. Sometimes with a regulator to release enough powder for one shot.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Firearm
related: Powder Flask
related: Powder Horn
related: Priming Flask
related: Priming Horn
scope note: A handheld weapon that fires missiles by means of explosives.
alternative label: Gun
broader: Projectile Weapon
broader: Hunting Object
narrower: Handgun
narrower: Longarm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Powder Horn
related: Firearm
scope note: A horn used to hold loose gun powder for recharging firearms.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Priming Flask
related: Firearm
scope note: A flask holding gunpowder used to prime a firearm, ie to provide a small quantity of gunpowder to be put in the pan which would be lit to set off the main charge in the barrel. The powder would often be a finer grade than that used for the charge.
alternative label: Primer
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
broader: Military Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Priming Horn
related: Firearm
scope note: A horn containing gun powder used for priming a firearm.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scabbard
related: Edged Weapon
scope note: A rigid holder for a bladed weapon.
alternative label: Scabbard Fitting
alternative label: Scabbard Loop
alternative label: Chape
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Edged Weapon
related: Scabbard
related: Arms Holder
scope note: A weapon with a sharp edge or point.
narrower: Dagger
narrower: Bayonet
narrower: Sword
narrower: Staff Weapon
narrower: Axe
broader: Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arms Holder
related: Edged Weapon
scope note: A container in which weapons are put for storage and or transportation.
alternative label: Arms Case
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shield Boss
related: Shield
scope note: A convex, usually round, piece of metal or other material mounted at the centre of a shield. Originally serving a practical purpose in deflecting blows and providing a mounting for the grip, it later developed into an ornamental feature.
alternative label: Shield Mount
alternative label: Umbo
broader: Boss
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shield
related: Shield Boss
scope note: A protective piece of armour carried in the hand to protect the bearer from weapons.
narrower: Buckler
narrower: Targe
narrower: Target
broader: Armour
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sling Shot
related: Sling (Military)
scope note: A missile fired from a sling.
alternative label: Sling Stone
broader: Projectile
narrower: Sling Bullet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sling (Military)
related: Sling Shot
scope note: A hand held weapon used to throw missiles such as stones or bullets.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Needle
related: Surgical Instrument
scope note: A thin, pointed implement used for sewing with a hole at the blunt end for threading the sewing material.
broader: Piercing Equipment
narrower: Netting Needle
narrower: Thatching Needle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Surgical Instrument
related: Needle
scope note: An instrument used for surgery, which is the treatment of injuries by instruments and manually.
narrower: Forceps
narrower: Lancet
narrower: Probe
narrower: Retractors
narrower: Scalpel
narrower: Spatula
broader: Medical Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Key (Winding)
related: Clock
scope note: A key for winding a clockwork mechanism.
alternative label: Winding Key
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clock
related: Key (Winding)
scope note: An instrument for measuring time.
alternative label: Clock Face
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin Weight
related: Coin
scope note: One of a set, used as standards for specific coins, often bearing stamps and other marks of authenticity.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin
related: Coin Weight
related: Coin Die
related: Coin Mould
related: Coin Blank
scope note: A piece of metal, usually cast, struck or stamped, with a definite value.
broader: Currency
narrower: Brockage
narrower: Coin (Contemporary Imitation)
narrower: Coin (Modern Imitation)
narrower: Coin (Modern Forgery)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin Die
related: Coin
scope note: A block of metal with a device cut into it, used to impress a coin blank.
broader: Moulding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin Mould
related: Coin
scope note: A mould used to cast coins.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin Blank
related: Coin
scope note: A metal disc before it is stamped to become a coin.
alternative label: Flan
broader: Blank
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seal
related: Sealing Wax
related: Seal Box
scope note: A piece of wax, lead, paper etc, with a stamped design, attached to a document as a guarantee of authenticity.
alternative label: Seal Impression
broader: Signs Or Symbols
narrower: Cloth Seal
narrower: Bull
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seal Box
related: Seal
scope note: A small, usually hinged, box made of copper alloy which protected a seal.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sealing Wax
related: Seal
related: Seal Matrix
scope note: Wax used to seal letters, envelopes, documents, etc.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seal Matrix
related: Sealing Wax
scope note: The object used to make impressions in wax as seals.
alternative label: Amulet Seal
narrower: Oculists Stamp
narrower: Intaglio
narrower: Scarab Seal
narrower: Potters Stamp
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ingot
related: Currency
scope note: A piece of cast metal obtained from a mould in a form suitable for storage.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Currency
related: Ingot
related: Measurement
scope note: Objects primarily intended to be used as a medium of exchange, eg coins.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Bank Note
narrower: Coin
narrower: Ring Money (Currency)
narrower: Token
narrower: Coin Hoard
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gaming Chip
related: Jetton
scope note: A marker used to represent a gambling stake.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jetton
related: Gaming Chip
scope note: A metal counter used in calculation of financial sums but not itself directly exchangeable for coins, goods or services.
alternative label: Casting Counter
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tailpiece
related: Bowed String Instrument
scope note: A triangular piece of wood, usually of ebony, to which the lower ends of the strings of a musical instrument are fastened.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bowed String Instrument
related: Tailpiece
scope note: An instrument played mainly by bowing the strings. Use narrower terms where known.
narrower: Fiddle
narrower: Violin
broader: String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tobacco Pipe
related: Tobacco Pouch
scope note: A pipe used for smoking tobacco.
broader: Pipe (Smoking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tobacco Pouch
related: Tobacco Pipe
scope note: A pouch for containing tobacco.
broader: Personal Accessory
broader: Tobacco Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Basket
related: Creel
scope note: A basket for the storage and transport of fishing equipment. For the storage and transport of fish use creel.
broader: Fishing Object
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Creel
related: Fishing Basket
related: Fishing Object
scope note: A wickerwork basket for holding fish or catching lobsters.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Object
related: Creel
scope note: A tool, piece of equipment, container or other object used for or in fishing.
narrower: Fish Hook
narrower: Fishing Basket
narrower: Fishing Line
narrower: Fishing Rod
narrower: Float (Water)
narrower: Fish Spear
narrower: Fish Trap
narrower: Fishing Net
narrower: Harpoon
narrower: Fishing Reel
narrower: Fish Gorge
narrower: Eel Spear
narrower: Sinker
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Counter
related: Gaming Piece
scope note: An object used for counting, keeping count or marking the position of a player in a game, usually in the form of a small circular-shaped piece of bone, metal, wood, plastic or other material.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gaming Piece
related: Counter
scope note: A marker used in the playing of a game.
alternative label: Gaming Counter
alternative label: Playing Piece
alternative label: Game Counter
narrower: Knuckle Bone (Gaming)
narrower: Chess Piece
narrower: Tableman
narrower: Draughtsman
narrower: Hnefatafl Marker
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burin Spall
related: Burin
scope note: A narrow flake which is the by-product of making a burin.
broader: Tool By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burin
related: Burin Spall
scope note: A graving tool used for engraving objects. Prehistoric versions are usually made of flint or other stone, later versions usually of metal.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shabti
related: Figurine
scope note: An Egyptian religious statuette.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Figurine
related: Shabti
scope note: A small carved or sculpted figure.
alternative label: Statuette
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gargoyle
related: Sculpture
scope note: A spout allowing water to spill away from a building. Usually carved in images of animals, people or grotesques.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sculpture
related: Gargoyle
scope note: A three dimensional representation of an object, person or animal.
narrower: Bust
narrower: Figurehead
narrower: Figurine
narrower: Statue
narrower: Frieze
narrower: Relief
narrower: Carving
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burial Urn
related: Cremation
scope note: An urn containing a cremation burial.
alternative label: Burial Pot
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cremation
related: Burial Urn
related: Cinerary Vessel
scope note: The burnt remains of a corpse.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cinerary Vessel
related: Cremation
scope note: A vessel for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation.
narrower: Cinerary Bowl
narrower: Cinerary Casket
narrower: Cinerary Urn
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rune Stone
related: Divination Stone
scope note: A stone inscribed or marked with runes.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Stone
related: Rune Stone
scope note: A stone used for divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ritual Flail
related: Scourge
scope note: A flail used for the mortification of the flesh.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scourge
related: Ritual Flail
scope note: A form of whip or lash, often used for self mortification.
alternative label: Flagellum
broader: Punishment And Restraint
narrower: Knout
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tabernacle
related: Pyx
scope note: A container for a pyx which is often a canopied niche in a wall.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pyx
related: Tabernacle
scope note: A container in which the Sacrament is carried.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Doorstop
related: Door
scope note: An object fixed to the door or floor to limit the amount a door can open.
alternative label: Door Stop
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Door
related: Doorstop
scope note: A barrier used to close an opening, usually hinged and often hung within a supporting frame.
alternative label: Door Jamb
alternative label: Door Frame
alternative label: Door Post
alternative label: Door Socket
alternative label: Door Sill
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reliquary
related: Reliquary Cross
scope note: A container for holy relics.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reliquary Cross
related: Reliquary
scope note: A cross connected to a reliquary or containing a relic itself.
broader: Cross
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mosaic
related: Tessera
scope note: A floor composed of small cubes (tesserae) of variously coloured materials (eg tile, stone, marble). In the Roman period, mosaics often depict a religious theme or symbol.
broader: Architecture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tessera
related: Mosaic
scope note: A cube of material used to make up a mosaic.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Tie
related: Wall
scope note: A fastener used within a cavity wall to hold the two sides together.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall
related: Wall Tie
related: Wall Anchor
scope note: A vertical structure usually made of stone, brick, timber, etc.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Anchor
related: Wall
scope note: A single or pair of figures or plates attached to a joist or bar either at the time of construction or later and built into the wall to provide support.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Mortar
related: Mortar (Vessel)
scope note: A mortar used specifically for grinding cosmetics.
broader: Cosmetic Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mortar (Vessel)
related: Cosmetic Mortar
related: Pestle
scope note: A mixing or grinding vessel.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Pestle
related: Pestle
scope note: A pestle used specifically for grinding cosmetics.
broader: Cosmetic Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pestle
related: Cosmetic Pestle
related: Mortar (Vessel)
scope note: A tool for pounding or grinding.
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Key Blank
related: Key (Locking)
scope note: An object which is going to become a key. It has the shape but has not been cut to fit a lock.
broader: Blank
narrower: Padlock Key Blank
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Key (Locking)
related: Key Blank
related: Keyhole Fitting
related: Lock
related: Chatelaine
related: Girdle Hanger
scope note: A device for operating a lock.
narrower: Barrel Padlock Key
narrower: Box Padlock Key
narrower: Latchlifter
narrower: Lift Key
narrower: Slide Key
narrower: Rotary Key
narrower: Padlock Key
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chatelaine
related: Key (Locking)
scope note: A short chain or chains attached to a woman's belt for carrying keys etc.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Girdle Hanger
related: Key (Locking)
scope note: T shaped piece of bronze imitating a key and hung from a chatelaine.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Keyhole Fitting
related: Key (Locking)
related: Lock
scope note: An object which surrounds or makes up a keyhole.
alternative label: Keyhole Cover
alternative label: Keyhole Escutcheon
alternative label: Keyhole Plate
alternative label: Escutcheon
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lock
related: Keyhole Fitting
related: Latchlifter
related: Key (Locking)
scope note: A security device attached to objects.
alternative label: Lock Bolt
alternative label: Lock Bolt Spring
alternative label: Lock Plate
alternative label: Lock Spring
alternative label: Lock Tumbler
alternative label: Lock Bar
alternative label: Lock Housing
broader: Locking Mechanism
narrower: Padlock
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Latchlifter
related: Lock
scope note: A shaped rod which passed through a hole in the door and was used to raise a latch or to slide a bolt.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knife
related: Laurel Leaf
related: Knife Blank
scope note: A cutting blade with handle used for food preparation and consumption.
alternative label: Knife Blade
alternative label: Knife Plate
alternative label: Backed Knife
narrower: Circumcision Knife
narrower: Scalpel
narrower: Pruning Knife
narrower: Plano Convex Knife
narrower: Folding Knife
narrower: Penknife
narrower: Scutching Knife
narrower: Curriers Knife
narrower: Polished Knife
narrower: Discoidal Knife
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knife Blank
related: Knife
scope note: A knife prior to undergoing the processes of sharpening or finishing, consisting of a single piece of metal from which the blade and tang have been shaped.
broader: Blank
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Laurel Leaf
related: Knife
related: Leaf Arrowhead
scope note: A large flake or blade blank thinned on both faces to form an approximate leaf shape. Precise function unknown.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Leaf Arrowhead
related: Laurel Leaf
scope note: A leaf or diamond-shaped arrowhead with shallow retouching at the edges.
broader: Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Debitage
related: Blade
scope note: Waste flakes and cores produced in the manufacture of stone implements.
alternative label: Knapping Fragment
narrower: Flake
narrower: Axe Trimming Flake
narrower: Core
narrower: Levallois Flake
narrower: Tranchet Flake
broader: Tool By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blade
related: Debitage
scope note: A struck piece of flint or other stone where the length is at least twice the width.
alternative label: Cutting Blade
broader: Cutting Equipment
narrower: Backed Blade
narrower: Crested Blade
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ceiling Painting
related: Wall Painting
scope note: A two dimensional image using paint applied to the surface of a ceiling.
broader: Architecture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Painting
related: Ceiling Painting
scope note: A painting executed directly onto a wall.
alternative label: Mural
alternative label: Fresco
broader: Architecture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shelving
related: Shelf
scope note: A set of shelves.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shelf
related: Shelving
scope note: A flat surface designed to hold objects. For a set of shelves use shelving.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fan Case
related: Fan
scope note: A case designed to hold a fan.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fan
related: Fan Case
scope note: A hand held instrument for producing a current of air for cooling the user. It is both a practical and a fashion item.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hand Mirror
related: Mirror Case
related: Mirror
scope note: A mirror designed to be held by hand.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mirror Case
related: Hand Mirror
related: Mirror
scope note: A case which holds and protects a mirror.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mirror
related: Hand Mirror
related: Mirror Case
scope note: A polished reflective surface.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Torc
related: Hoard
scope note: A necklace or armband made of metal.
alternative label: Wrist Torc
broader: Jewellery
narrower: Bar Torc
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hoard
related: Torc
related: Coin Hoard
scope note: A collection of objects deliberately grouped together and hidden.
alternative label: Merchants Hoard
alternative label: Personal Hoard
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin Hoard
related: Hoard
scope note: A group of coins deliberately deposited together.
broader: Currency
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucer
related: Cup
scope note: A small round dish on which a drinking vessel is set.
broader: Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cup
related: Saucer
scope note: A small open container, usually with one handle, used for drinking.
broader: Drinking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Carinated Cup
narrower: Flared Cup
narrower: Necked Cup
narrower: Rounded Cup
narrower: Pedestal Cup
narrower: Lobed Cup
narrower: Fuddling Cup
narrower: Puzzle Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument
related: Musical Instrument Case
scope note: Use more specific term where available.
broader: Music
narrower: Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument Case
related: Musical Instrument
scope note: A case for the transportation and protection of musical instruments.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stamped Object
related: Stamp
scope note: An object decorated or otherwise marked by the use of a stamp; for example, a maker's stamp.
broader: Impressed Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stamp
related: Stamped Object
scope note: A tool that produces a mark on an object through the application of percussive force through the stamp.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Measurement
related: Currency
scope note: Objects used to measure time, distance, weight, number or natural forces.
top concept of: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
narrower: Compass
narrower: Microscope
narrower: Abacus
narrower: Alidade
narrower: Altimeter
narrower: Astronomical Instrument
narrower: Balance
narrower: Barometer
narrower: Tally
narrower: Thermometer
narrower: Weather Vane
narrower: Weight
narrower: Clinometer
narrower: Cloth Measure
narrower: Sounding Lead
narrower: Rule
narrower: Pendulum
narrower: Milestone
narrower: Measuring Vessel
narrower: Level
narrower: Gauge
narrower: Jetton
narrower: Geometry Instrument
narrower: Time Measuring Instrument
narrower: Lug (Pole)
narrower: Surveying Staff
narrower: Cross Staff
narrower: Boundary Marker
narrower: Ships Log
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weapon And Ammunition Container
related: Ammunition
scope note: A holder for weapons, explosives and ammunition.
narrower: Quiver
narrower: Ammunition Pouch
narrower: Powder Flask
narrower: Powder Horn
narrower: Priming Flask
narrower: Scabbard
narrower: Arms Holder
narrower: Priming Horn
narrower: Sheath
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ammunition
related: Weapon And Ammunition Container
scope note: Articles used in charging guns and ordnance.
narrower: Bullet
narrower: Shot
narrower: Cannon Ball
narrower: Cartridge
narrower: Musket Ball
narrower: Canister (Shot)
narrower: Mortar Bomb
narrower: Shell Case
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Piscina
related: Lavabo
scope note: A bowl for the ritual washing of hands.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lavabo
related: Piscina
scope note: A bowl for the washing of hands, often in a religious institution.
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hunting Object
related: Hawking Equipment
scope note: Equipment for the hunting and capture of animals.
narrower: Spear
narrower: Firearm
narrower: Lure
narrower: Bolas
narrower: Lasso
narrower: Trap
narrower: Bow (Weapon)
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hawking Equipment
related: Hunting Object
scope note: Equipment used on a bird of prey for hawking.
narrower: Jess
narrower: Brail
narrower: Hawk Bell
narrower: Vervel
narrower: Hood (Hawking)
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lace (Fastening)
related: Lace Tag
scope note: A strip of material, leather etc used to hold two sides of an object together.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lace Tag
related: Lace (Fastening)
scope note: The ending for a lace.
broader: Tag
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipe Rack
related: Pipe (Smoking)
scope note: A rack to hold smoking pipes.
alternative label: Pipe Holder
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipe (Smoking)
related: Pipe Rack
related: Case (Pipe)
scope note: A pipe in which a substance is smoked.
narrower: Opium Pipe
narrower: Clay Pipe (Smoking)
narrower: Tobacco Pipe
narrower: Water Pipe (Smoking)
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Case (Pipe)
related: Pipe (Smoking)
scope note: A case in which a pipe would be held to protect it.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lace (Textile)
related: Textile
scope note: A type of fabric often used to trim clothing.
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Textile
related: Lace (Textile)
related: Braid
scope note: Woven material.
alternative label: Cloth
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Braid
related: Textile
scope note: A woven fabric used to trim clothes.
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sherd
related: Vessel
scope note: A fragment of a vessel, or hollow object, usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type.
alternative label: Shard
alternative label: Pottery
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Rim Sherd
narrower: Base Sherd
narrower: Body Sherd
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vessel
related: Sherd
related: Rim Sherd
related: Base Sherd
related: Body Sherd
scope note: Use specific form where known.
broader: Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rim Sherd
related: Vessel
scope note: A fragment of the rim of a vessel, or hollow object, usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type.
broader: Sherd
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Base Sherd
related: Vessel
scope note: A fragment of the base of a vessel, or hollow object, usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type.
broader: Sherd
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Body Sherd
related: Vessel
scope note: A fragment of the body of a vessel, or hollow object, usually of ceramic or glass. If known, use specific vessel type.
broader: Sherd
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Pipe Collar
related: Water Pipe (Architectural)
scope note: A ring, flange or short piece of pipe, made of iron, clay or other materials, used to join and seal two sections of water pipe.
broader: Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Pipe (Architectural)
related: Water Pipe Collar
scope note: A pipe allowing the passage of water through it and designed only for this.
broader: Pipe (Architectural)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lap Desk
related: Desk
scope note: A portable writing-case or surface, especially one for use on the lap. May contain compartments for storing writing materials and paper.
alternative label: Writing Box
alternative label: Writing Cabinet
broader: Furniture
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Desk
related: Lap Desk
scope note: A flat surface often with drawers used for working upon.
broader: Table
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paperclip
related: Paper
scope note: A piece of wire or similarly flexible material shaped to form a clip for fastening papers together; invented by the Norwegian Johann Vaaler in 1899. The familiar double-oval 'Gem' clip was developed by Gem Manufacturing Ltd. in England the same year.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paper
related: Paperclip
scope note: A thin vegetable based sheet used for writing, drawing, printing etc.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parasite Remains
related: Nematode Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of internal parasites of vertebrates, including humans, such as flukes, tapeworm, including their calcified cysts, etc. Eggs of the nematodes Ascaris sp. (maw-worm) and Trichuris sp. (whipworm) are commonly reported.
alternative label: Microfossil
broader: Arthropod Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nematode Remains
related: Parasite Remains
scope note: Remains of parasitic or free-living worms of the phylum Nematoda, characterized as having slender, cylindrical unsegmented bodies. Cysts of Heterodera commonly occur archaeologically
broader: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Assemblage
related: Grave Goods
scope note: A collection of associated artefacts recovered from a single site.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grave Goods
related: Assemblage
scope note: Objects found buried alongside the dead in graves.
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
narrower: Cramp (Funerary)
narrower: Fossil (Object)
narrower: Pebble (Object)
narrower: Shell (Object)
narrower: Lozenge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Costume
scope note: A style of dressing including all the clothes, accessories etc worn at one time, as in a particular country or period.
broader: Clothing
narrower: Dance Costume
narrower: Theatre Costume
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Remains
scope note: The remains of any part of any animal. Use specific term where possible.
alternative label: Antler
alternative label: Antler Tine
alternative label: Animal Horn
alternative label: Animal Bone
alternative label: Calf Hair
alternative label: Cattle Nasal Bone
alternative label: Animal Skeleton
alternative label: Animal Tooth
alternative label: Faunal Remains
alternative label: Animal Skull
alternative label: Knuckle Bone (Remains)
broader: Ecofacts
narrower: Animal Micro Remains
narrower: Butchered Animal Remains
narrower: Vertebrate Remains
narrower: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Egg Shell
scope note: Use for the remains of an egg whether from a bird, reptile or amphibian.
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a fish.
alternative label: Fish Bone
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Human Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a human.
alternative label: Human Skull
alternative label: Human Bone
alternative label: Human Tooth
alternative label: Human Skeleton
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Insect Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of an insect.
alternative label: Insect
alternative label: Beetle Remains
alternative label: Coleoptera Remains
broader: Arthropod Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mollusca Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a mollusc. Use more specific term if known.
alternative label: Snail Remains
alternative label: Mollusc
alternative label: Molluscs
broader: Invertebrate Remains
narrower: Marine Mollusca Remains
narrower: Non Marine Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oyster Shell
scope note: The remains of the shell of an oyster.
broader: Marine Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knuckle Bone (Gaming)
scope note: Pieces of bone used in a game, the pieces are thrown and then picked up between bounces of a small ball or throws of another piece.
broader: Gaming Piece
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chalk Ball
scope note: A ball of chalk found on Neolithic sites.
alternative label: Ball
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gemstone
scope note: A precious or semi precious stone used within jewellery.
broader: Jewellery Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bird Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a bird.
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arrowhead
scope note: The weapon end of an arrow, often shaped for particular uses.
broader: Projectile
narrower: Transverse Arrowhead
narrower: Leaf Arrowhead
narrower: Triangular Arrowhead
narrower: Hollow Based Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blowpipe (Weapon)
scope note: A tube through which missiles are blown.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Club
scope note: A thick heavy weapon used to strike the opponent.
broader: Percussive Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crossbow
scope note: A bow, fixed to a stock, with a mechanism to fire the bow.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dagger
scope note: A short stabbing weapon with a pointed blade. In Medieval period daggers served a dual function being also used as knives.
alternative label: Kidney Dagger
broader: Edged Weapon
narrower: Baselard
narrower: Poignard
narrower: Dirk
narrower: Misericord (Dagger)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Javelin
scope note: A long spear designed to be thrown in order to injure or kill a given target.
alternative label: Pilum
alternative label: Plumbatum
broader: Spear
narrower: Angon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lance
scope note: A long spear used on horseback.
alternative label: Lancehead
broader: Spear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seax
scope note: A single edged sword.
alternative label: Scramasax
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shot
scope note: A projectile or group of projectiles fired from a weapon, usually solid rather than explosive.
broader: Ammunition
narrower: Bar Shot
narrower: Chain Shot
narrower: Grape Shot
narrower: Round Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spear
scope note: A long shafted weapon with a pointed head used for thrusting or as a missile.
alternative label: Spear Butt
narrower: Javelin
narrower: Lance
narrower: Pike
narrower: Spearhead
broader: Staff Weapon
broader: Hunting Object
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spear Thrower
scope note: An object made to hurl a spear further and faster than possible by hand.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Foil
scope note: A fencing sword often used for recreational purposes.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Military Standard
scope note: A flag or military symbolic representation on a pole.
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ammunition Pouch
scope note: A container used to hold ammunition.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
broader: Military Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armour
scope note: Protective covering for the body.
broader: Armour And Weapons
narrower: Shield
narrower: Armour <By Form>
narrower: Armour <By Function>
narrower: Armour <By Construction>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Backplate
scope note: Piece of armour worn to protect the back, often permanently connected to the breastplate.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ballista Ball
scope note: A stone missile fired from a ballista, larger in diameter than ballista shot.
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ballista Bolt
scope note: A large bolt or arrow fired from a ballista.
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barbed And Tanged Arrowhead
scope note: A triangular arrowhead retouched to form a central tang and lateral barbs. The sides may be straight or concave.
broader: Triangular Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baselard
scope note: A type of dagger, usually used by civilians in the medieval period, with a H shaped hilt.
broader: Dagger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Battleaxe
scope note: An axe designed for fighting could be single or double headed and used with one or two hands. Where use is thought to be ceremonial multiple index with ceremonial object.
broader: Axe (Weapon)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Breastplate
scope note: Armour designed to protect the chest, sometimes permanently attached to a backplate.
alternative label: Chest Guard (Armour)
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Buckler
scope note: A type of shield, usually wooden and circular.
broader: Shield
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Caltrop
scope note: Four iron spikes joined together so that when the caltrop is on the ground a spike is always pointing upwards. Used to disable infantry and cavalry.
broader: Armour And Weapons
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cannon Ball
scope note: A solid ball fired from cannons, size and weight would depend on the calibre of the cannon.
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cartridge
scope note: The case containing the charge for a firearm.
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Catapult
scope note: A device used to throw projectiles, can vary from a small forked stick for hurling stones to a large engine of war to hurl large projectiles.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Claymore
scope note: A two edged broadsword.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corslet
scope note: A flexible armour designed to protect the torso.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crossbow Bolt
scope note: A pointed projectile fired from a crossbow designed to injure or kill a given target.
alternative label: Quarrel
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cuirass
scope note: Armour designed to protect the torso, and consists of both back and breast plates.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cutlass
scope note: A flat heavy slightly curved blade.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dart
scope note: A small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot.
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Helmet
scope note: A defensive or protective covering for the head.
alternative label: Visor
alternative label: Noseguard
alternative label: Earguard
alternative label: Helmet Cheekpiece
alternative label: Military Cheekpiece
alternative label: Crest
alternative label: Ear Guard
alternative label: Helm
broader: Armour <By Form>
narrower: Basinet
narrower: Coif (Armour)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Foot Guard
scope note: Armour designed to protect the foot.
alternative label: Sabaton
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Francisca
scope note: An axe used by the Saxons and Franks for throwing.
broader: Throwing Axe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gauntlet
scope note: Armoured covering to protect the hand and wrist.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grenade
scope note: A small explosive device, usually hand thrown.
broader: Explosive Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Guisarme
scope note: A long handled weapon which has a long blade in line with the shaft, sharpened on both sides and ending in a point.
broader: Staff Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gunflint
scope note: A shaped flint used in flintlocks to create the spark to fire the gun.
broader: Armour And Weapons
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Halberd
scope note: A combination of spear and axe on a long handle.
broader: Staff Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horse Armour
scope note: Armour used to protect a horse.
broader: Armour <By Function>
broader: Animal Equipment
narrower: Chamfron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Glaive
scope note: A weapon which is a blade fixed to a long handle.
broader: Staff Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mace
scope note: A stone or metal head on a wooden shaft. Where the use is thought to be ceremonial multiple index with ceremonial object.
alternative label: Macehead
broader: Percussive Weapon
narrower: Cushioned Mace
narrower: Pebble Mace
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mail Armour
scope note: Armour made up of interlaced metal rings.
alternative label: Chain Mail
broader: Armour <By Construction>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musket
scope note: A heavy, smooth bore, long barrelled weapon, fired from the shoulder.
broader: Longarm
narrower: Flintlock Musket
narrower: Matchlock Musket
narrower: Wheellock Musket
narrower: Snaphance Musket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parade Armour
scope note: Decorative armour used for parades and display, not for combat.
broader: Armour <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pike
scope note: A long wooden shafted weapon tipped with a metal point.
broader: Spear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pistol
scope note: A form of handgun.
broader: Handgun
narrower: Flintlock Pistol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plate Armour
scope note: Armour formed from thin pieces of metal fastened together or on leather or some strong woven material.
broader: Armour <By Construction>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Poignard
scope note: A short stabbing weapon.
broader: Dagger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pole Axe
scope note: A long shaft topped by an axe head. Differs from a battleaxe by the length of the shaft.
broader: Staff Weapon
broader: Axe (Weapon)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Powder Measure
scope note: A container to provide a set amount of gun powder.
broader: Measuring Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rapier
scope note: A long narrow two edged sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sling Bullet
scope note: A deliberately made missile fired from a sling.
broader: Sling Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Targe
scope note: A small shield.
broader: Shield
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Transverse Arrowhead
scope note: An arrowhead which has a straight cutting edge.
alternative label: Petit Tranchet Arrowhead
broader: Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trident
scope note: A weapon with a long shaft and a three pronged head.
broader: Staff Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

War Hammer
scope note: A hammer designed to fight with, often has a hammer side and a spiked side.
broader: Percussive Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dividers
scope note: A form of compass, sometimes with a screw for setting to small intervals.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oculists Stamp
scope note: A stamp, made of clay or stone, used to mark bars of eye ointment.
broader: Seal Matrix
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spring Balance
scope note: A balance measuring weight by the tension of a spring.
broader: Balance
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Astrolabe
scope note: An instrument, usually consisting of a disc and pointer, formerly used to make astronomical measurements, especially of the altitudes of celestial bodies and as an aid in navigation.
broader: Astronomical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Compass
scope note: An instrument showing the direction of magnetic north and bearings from it.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Amulet Capsule
scope note: A case or container for an amulet.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apothecary Jar
scope note: A jar used to store medicines, drugs or the constituent parts of medicines and drugs.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apothecary Ladle
scope note: A ladle used for the making of drugs and medicines.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apothecary Weight
scope note: One of a set used in pharmacy to measure volume or weight for dispensing.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bandage
scope note: A strip of cloth used for binding a wound.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bleeding Cup
scope note: A container used to catch blood during bleeding.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burr
scope note: A small hand operated rotary drill used by dentists.
broader: Dental Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Capsule
scope note: A small containment for drugs which can be ingested.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Catheter
scope note: A long, slender, flexible tube for inserting into a body cavity for the introduction or withdrawal of fluids.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Circumcision Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to perform circumcision.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
narrower: Circumcision Knife
narrower: Circumcision Scissors
narrower: Circumcision Plate
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Circumcision Knife
scope note: A knife that is used for circumcision.
broader: Circumcision Equipment
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Circumcision Scissors
scope note: A pair of scissors used in circumcision.
broader: Circumcision Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Circumcision Plate
scope note: A plate used during circumcision.
broader: Circumcision Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crutch
scope note: A staff to support a lame or legless person.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dental Implement
scope note: Tool used in dentistry either for examination or surgery.
narrower: Burr
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drug Bottle
scope note: A container, usually glass, used for storing medicinal substances.
alternative label: Drug Jar
alternative label: Drug Pot
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ear Scoop
scope note: A thin scoop used for cleaning the ear.
alternative label: Ear Pick
alternative label: Ear Cleaner
alternative label: Ear Spoon
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eye Bath
scope note: A small shaped container designed to bathe the eye.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Forceps
scope note: An instrument in the form of a pair of pincers used to grip and pull objects, usually used in surgery.
broader: Surgical Instrument
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lancet
scope note: A pointed two-edged surgical knife.
broader: Surgical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lens
scope note: A piece of material, usually glass, which has been ground into shape to enhance vision or protect the eyes.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medical Implement
scope note: an instrument or tool used for medical purposes.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
narrower: Surgical Instrument
narrower: Syringe
narrower: Cupping Vessel
narrower: Fleam
narrower: Cosmetic Spoon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medical Plate
scope note: A vessel used for medical purposes.
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medicine Bottle
scope note: A bottle used for the storage of medicine.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Microscope
scope note: An instrument using lenses to magnify the object being viewed.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ointment Jar
scope note: A jar for the storage of ointment.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Phial
scope note: A small bottle for liquids.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pill Box
scope note: A container for pills or tablets.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Probe
scope note: A tool used to examine or explore a cavity eg surgically for exploring the depth and direction of wounds.
broader: Surgical Instrument
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Retractors
scope note: An instrument for holding back a part of a body eg an organ.
broader: Surgical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scalpel
scope note: A small knife used in surgery.
alternative label: Surgical Knife
broader: Surgical Instrument
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spatula
scope note: A flat object which is broad and rounded at one end and tapers to a handle at the other.
broader: Surgical Instrument
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Syringe
scope note: A cylinder containing a piston by which fluid can be ejected or sucked in.
broader: Medical Implement
broader: Piercing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Abacus
scope note: A calculating table or frame, specifically one in which balls slide upon wires. Used for the mechanical solution of arithmetical problems.
broader: Measurement
narrower: Parachute
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Alidade
scope note: A scale or index of a sextant, astrolabe or similar instrument.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altimeter
scope note: An instrument for measuring height above sea level.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Astronomical Instrument
scope note: An instrument for viewing or measuring information on heavenly bodies.
narrower: Astrolabe
narrower: Sextant
narrower: Nocturnal
narrower: Octant
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Balance
scope note: An apparatus for weighing, usually consists of a beam on a pivot with a means of supporting the object to be weighed on one side and weights on the other.
alternative label: Balance Arm
alternative label: Balance Beam
alternative label: Balance Pan
alternative label: Balance Pin
alternative label: Scales
alternative label: Scale Pan
narrower: Spring Balance
narrower: Steelyard
narrower: Tumbrel
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Balance Weight
scope note: Weight used with any kind of balance.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barometer
scope note: An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure by its effects on mercury in a glass tube. It can also be used to measure altitude and depth and is especially used for predicting the weather.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Steelyard
scope note: A balance with unequal arms where the contents of a pan on the short arm are weighed by a weight or weights attached to the long arm.
broader: Balance
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sundial
scope note: A device for telling the time by the sun, using the shadow cast by a gnomon, or sometimes a spot of light through a small hole. They were often used for checking the accuracy of clocks. They range from panels on the sides of churches to pocket watch size.
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tally
scope note: A piece of wood scored across with notches for the items of an account and then split into halves of which each party kept one.
alternative label: Tally Stick
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thermometer
scope note: An instrument designed to measure temperature.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Watch
scope note: A portable timepiece capable of being worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
broader: Personal Accessory
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weather Vane
scope note: An object with a broad enough blade which catches the wind and so is pushed until it shows the direction the wind is blowing in.
alternative label: Weather Cock
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weight
scope note: An object used to weigh something down or to measure the weight of another object.
narrower: Apothecary Weight
narrower: Balance Weight
narrower: Wool Weight
narrower: Letter Weight
narrower: Coin Weight
narrower: Gold Weight
narrower: Steelyard Weight
narrower: Thatch Weight
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wool Weight
scope note: A weight used for the measurement of wool.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bushel
scope note: A measuring container to measure dry goods.
broader: Measuring Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Calendar
scope note: A table of months and days in the year.
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clinometer
scope note: An instrument for measuring the angle of slopes, usually in inches per yard, consisting of a weighted graduated wheel with movable sights.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cloth Measure
scope note: A measuring rule used for cloth, with the imperial yard divided into quarters and nails (sixteenths), or using the now obsolete ell of 45 inches.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Square
scope note: An instrument for determining, measuring or setting out right angles, usually consisting of two pieces or arms set at right angles to each other, but sometimes with the arms hinged or pivoted to measure any angle.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sounding Lead
scope note: Weight on the end of a graduated line for measuring the depth of water.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shadow Box
scope note: A box with one transparent side within which a picture, jewel etc can be displayed.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sextant
scope note: An instrument for measuring the angular distance of objects, and particularly used for navigation by noting the position of the stars.
broader: Astronomical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Set Square
scope note: Right angled triangular plate for determining, measuring or setting out set angles.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sand Glass
scope note: A reversible device for measuring time by the transfer of sand from upper to lower glass bulb.
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
narrower: Hourglass
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rule
scope note: A graduated length of material used for measuring distances.
alternative label: Ruler
broader: Measurement
narrower: Measuring Rod
narrower: Foot Rule
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quadrant
scope note: An instrument for measuring or drawing angles, consisting of a quarter circle, graduated to 90 degrees, with a movable arm.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Protractor
scope note: An instrument for measuring angles, usually in the form of a graduated semi-circle.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Property Marker
scope note: An indicator of the extent and or ownership of a property.
broader: Boundary Marker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plumb Bob
scope note: A weight hung on a piece of string or twine used to show the vertical.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pendulum
scope note: A body suspended so as to be free to swing, especially one regulating the work of a clock.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moondial
scope note: A dial for showing the hours of the night by the moon.
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Milestone
scope note: An object used to mark each mile and to indicate distances to locations.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Measuring Vessel
scope note: A container which holds a set quantity of a substance, can be graduated to show quantities.
narrower: Powder Measure
narrower: Bushel
narrower: Grain Measure
narrower: Liquid Measure
narrower: Peck
broader: Measurement
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Measuring Rod
scope note: A measuring rule not graduated in feet.
broader: Rule
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Level
scope note: An instrument for establishing the horizontal line of sight and used in surveying. It usually has an eyepiece and an air bubble in a glass tube or dome.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Letter Weight
scope note: A weight used with letter scales for weighing letters or parcels and establishing the required postal rate.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hourglass
scope note: A sandglass that runs for an hour.
broader: Sand Glass
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grain Measure
scope note: A container holding a set quantity used specifically for measuring grains or cereal.
alternative label: Corn Measure
alternative label: Modius
broader: Measuring Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gnomon
scope note: A pillar, rod, pin, or plate of a sundial, showing time by its shadow.
broader: Time Measuring Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gauge
scope note: A graduated vessel or instrument for gauging or measuring the force or quantity of a fluctuating object, such as rainfall, tide, wind etc.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Foot Rule
scope note: A measuring rule graduated in feet.
broader: Rule
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Compasses
scope note: An instrument for taking measurements and describing circles, with two straight arms connected at one end by a movable joint.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bell System
scope note: A system of communication used in a house to summon servants or on board ship to transmit orders to the engine room.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Book
scope note: A bound collection of paper or other materials.
alternative label: Book Cover
broader: Written Item
narrower: Hymn Book
narrower: Prayer Book
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Book Fitting
scope note: Mountings, often decorative, attached to a book.
alternative label: Book Mount
alternative label: Book Clasp
broader: Written Communications
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bulla
scope note: A papal document.
broader: Document
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Diary
scope note: A written journal, often of a personal nature.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Document
scope note: A piece of written or printed matter providing a record of events, agreements, ownership or identification.
narrower: Bulla
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Embossing Stamp
scope note: A stamp used to emboss paper.
broader: Marking Tool
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ink
scope note: A coloured fluid used for writing, drawing and printing.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ink Bottle
scope note: A container for holding ink.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
broader: Writing Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Inkwell
scope note: A pot for ink usually housed in a hole in a desk.
alternative label: Ink Case
alternative label: Ink Pot
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
broader: Writing Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Insignia
scope note: Signs or badges of office, honour, membership, occupation etc.
alternative label: Emblem
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Letter
scope note: Written or typed correspondence, usually between two or more parties.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manuscript
scope note: A document or book written by hand.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paint Brush
scope note: A brush for applying paint.
broader: Brush
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Papyrus
scope note: A writing material prepared from the pithy stem of an aquatic plant.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parchment
scope note: An animal skin prepared as a writing or painting surface.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parchment Pricker
scope note: An object used to prick holes on each side of a manuscript page to mark the postion of the horizontal lines.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pen
scope note: An instrument for writing or drawing with ink.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pencil
scope note: An instrument for writing or drawing, which usually consists of a thin rod of graphite surrounded by a wooden cylinder.
alternative label: Slate Pencil
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plan
scope note: A diagram or drawing made by projection onto a horizontal plane, often of a building.
broader: Written Communications
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quill
scope note: The barrel of a feather, usually goose, used as a pen.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sandshaker
scope note: A container for sand which was used to stop ink from spreading.
alternative label: Sandholder
alternative label: Ink Sander
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
broader: Writing Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scroll
scope note: A roll of paper or parchment, especially with writing upon it.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Speaking Tube
scope note: A tube for conveying the voice from one room or building to another.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stylus
scope note: A pointed instrument for writing, usually on wax tablets.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Writing Brush
scope note: A brush used in writing.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Writing Tablet
scope note: Two or more tablets of wood attached by a string or leather thong, with a raised border one side of which was filled with wax to write upon. Thin wooden tablets with ink writing are also known.
alternative label: Pentatych
alternative label: Polyptych
alternative label: Diptych (Written)
alternative label: Triptych (Written)
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
narrower: Consular Diptych
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Buzzer
scope note: An instrument which creates a buzzing noise.
broader: Musical Instrument <By Air>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drum
scope note: An instrument made of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere covered at one or both ends and sounded by striking.
broader: Musical Instrument <By Membrane>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gong
scope note: A metal disk with a turned rim, giving a resonant note when struck.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hymn Book
scope note: A book of hymns.
broader: Book
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Whistle
scope note: A small edge blown instrument with no finger holes, producing one note.
broader: Edge Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Intaglio
scope note: Semi precious stone or glass engraved with a design and used to make an impression on wax or clay.
broader: Seal Matrix
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prayer Book
scope note: A book containing prayers.
broader: Book
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bank Note
scope note: Official currency printed or written onto paper which can be directly exchanged for goods, services or coins.
broader: Currency
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cloth Seal
scope note: A lead seal marking newly woven cloth which served as a quality control method in medieval and post medieval periods.
broader: Seal
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Currency Bar
scope note: An iron bar or ingot of distinctive form with a pinched end previously thought to have been used as a medium of exchange in the Iron Age but is now believed to be a roughout for a sword.
broader: Roughout
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Money Box
scope note: A lockable box for holding money and valuables.
broader: Secure Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ring Money (Currency)
scope note: Silver rings believed to have been used in the Hebrides and Irish Sea regions during the Viking period, and derived from Hiberno-Viking arm rings.
broader: Currency
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Token
scope note: An unofficial, usually local, substitute for coinage, which could be exchanged directly for goods or services in certain areas or with specified retailers.
broader: Currency
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wagon
scope note: A strong vehicle with four wheels for carrying loads, usually horse or ox drawn.
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vehicle Fitting
scope note: Any non structural fitting on a vehicle.
broader: Vehicle Component
narrower: Cart Fitting
narrower: Chariot Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sledge (Vehicle)
scope note: A vehicle on runners for carrying loads or passengers, especially over snow. Could be drawn by horses, dogs, reindeer and/or pushed or pulled by people.
alternative label: Sled
alternative label: Sledge Runner
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rowlock
scope note: A device on a boat's gunwale serving as a fulcrum for an oar and keeping it in place.
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paddle
scope note: A short, broad bladed oar used without a rowlock.
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oar
scope note: A pole with a blade used for rowing or steering a boat by leverage against the water.
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Litter
scope note: A vehicle containing a couch shut in by curtains and carried by men or beasts of burden.
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Linch Pin
scope note: An object which perforated the axle cap, passing through the axle and so keeping the wheel in place. Usually made of metal, though can be made of wood or antler.
alternative label: Lynch Pin
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coracle
scope note: A small boat of wickerwork covered by a watertight material.
broader: Water Craft
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chariot
scope note: A vehicle used in warfare, racing or to carry passengers.
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cart Fitting
scope note: A mounting or fixture attached to a cart.
broader: Vehicle Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cart
scope note: A vehicle with two wheels for carrying loads.
alternative label: Polesheath
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carriage
scope note: A wheeled passenger vehicle, especially one with four wheels and pulled by horses.
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Canoe
scope note: A small, narrow boat with pointed ends propelled by paddling.
broader: Water Craft
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boat
scope note: A small vessel propelled on water by an engine, oars or sails.
broader: Water Craft
narrower: Logboat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axle
scope note: A rod or spindle, either fixed or rotating, on which a wheel or group of wheels is fixed.
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axle Cap
scope note: Usually made of iron, this bound the end of an axle and was perforated to allow a linch pin to pass through the axle and keep the wheel in place.
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Anchor
scope note: A heavy weight used to moor a ship.
alternative label: Anchor Stone
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ice Skate
scope note: A blade attached to a shoe to glide on ice. It can be made of bone, and examples are known from at least as early as the Bronze Age. Metal blades have progressively replaced bone skates since the sixteenth century.
alternative label: Skate
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wheel
scope note: A circular frame or disc arranged to revolve on an axle and used to facilitate the motion of a vehicle.
alternative label: Nave Band
alternative label: Hub
alternative label: Hub Cap
alternative label: Hub Lining
alternative label: Strake
alternative label: Tyre Hoop
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Hook
scope note: A bent piece of metal or bone, often with a barb, which is tied to a line and used to catch fish.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Puppet
scope note: A small doll controlled by the operators hand either directly or with strings.
broader: Toy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baton
scope note: A staff of office or authority.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bridge (Music)
scope note: A small structure used to support strings on an instrument pushing them away from the body of the instrument.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bullroarer
scope note: A piece of wood attached to a thong that makes a roaring sound when the thong is whirled.
broader: Musical Instrument <By Air>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cymbal
scope note: A thin piece of metal which when struck vibrates to produce a sound, can be used in pairs.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fiddle
scope note: A stringed musical instrument, usually played with a bow.
broader: Bowed String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flute
scope note: A pipe in which air is made to vibrate by blowing across an edge, including transverse flutes and recorders.
alternative label: Recorder
alternative label: Fife
alternative label: Fipple Flute
alternative label: Flageolet
alternative label: Pipe (Music)
broader: Edge Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Guitar
scope note: A stringed instrument with a fingerboard which has frets on it.
broader: Plucked String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harp
scope note: A stringed instrument usually with a triangular frame.
alternative label: Harp Peg
alternative label: Harp Tuning Peg
alternative label: Pillar Harp
broader: Plucked String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horn (Music)
scope note: A trumpet type of instrument made from or in imitation of an animal horn.
broader: Lip Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jingle Jangle
scope note: Decorative mounts on horse harness
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jews Harp
scope note: An instrument consisting of a small lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth, with a steel tongue plucked with the finger.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lute
scope note: A plucked string instrument of a specific medieval / early post medieval type.
broader: Plucked String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lyre
scope note: A plucked string instrument in which the strings pass over the soundbox and parallel to the sides of the instrument.
alternative label: Cithara
alternative label: Frame Harp
broader: Plucked String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mandolin
scope note: A stringed instrument with a very rounded body.
broader: Plucked String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Box
scope note: A musical instrument with a toothed cylinder.
broader: Musical Instrument <By String>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pan Pipe
scope note: An instrument composed of several pipes in which air is made to vibrate by blowing across the top edge.
alternative label: Syrinx
broader: Edge Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plectrum
scope note: Any instrument for plucking or strumming a string eg a small piece of wood or plastic used to strum a guitar.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rattle
scope note: A hollow instrument containing material that produces sound when shaken.
alternative label: Sistrum
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
narrower: Jingle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shaum
scope note: A medieval wind instrument.
broader: Reed Pipe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tambourine
scope note: A circular frame with a stretched membrane and small cymbals in the frame.
alternative label: Timbrel
broader: Musical Instrument <By Membrane>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trumpet
scope note: An instrument which has a cupped mouthpiece and may have a straight, bent or curved tube. It includes slide trumpets like the trombone.
alternative label: Bugle
alternative label: Bucina
alternative label: Cornu
alternative label: Lituus
alternative label: Slide Trumpet
alternative label: Tuba
broader: Lip Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tuning Peg
scope note: The peg of a stringed instrument which, when tightened or loosened, tunes the string of the instrument.
alternative label: Harp Peg
alternative label: Harp Tuning Peg
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Violin
scope note: A stringed instrument usually played with a bow.
broader: Bowed String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bell
scope note: Any dome shaped metal bell struck either by an internal clapper or by a hammer.
alternative label: Clapper
alternative label: Bell Clapper
alternative label: Handbell
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Castanet
scope note: A specific type of hand held hollowed wooden clapper, known in Europe from medieval times onwards.
broader: Clappers
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jingle
scope note: An instrument strung with metal pieces which sound when shaken.
broader: Rattle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Triangle
scope note: A triangle of metal which, when struck, produces a note.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ratchet Rattle
scope note: An instrument whirled to produce sound by a piece of flexible wood hitting against a ratchet wheel.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rommelpot
scope note: An instrument made by inserting a stick through a membrane stretched over a hollow vessel then played by rubbing the stick.
broader: Musical Instrument <By Membrane>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Psaltery
scope note: Instruments of psaltery and dulcimer type.
alternative label: Dulcimer
broader: Musical Instrument <By String>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Keyboard Instrument
scope note: A framed instrument, in which strings are plucked or hit, operated from a keyboard.
broader: Musical Instrument <By String>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plucked String Instrument
scope note: An instrument played mainly by plucking the strings. Use narrower term where known.
narrower: Guitar
narrower: Harp
narrower: Lute
narrower: Lyre
narrower: Mandolin
broader: String Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hurdy Gurdy
scope note: An instrument in which strings are vibrated by an internal wheel cranked by a handle.
alternative label: Symphonie
broader: Musical Instrument <By String>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wind Instrument
scope note: An instrument where vibrating air is confined by a tube. Use narrower terms where known.
alternative label: Mouthpiece
alternative label: Reed Cap
broader: Musical Instrument <By Air>
narrower: Edge Blown Wind Instrument
narrower: Reed Blown Wind Instrument
narrower: Lip Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reed Pipe
scope note: An instrument in which air is made to vibrate by a cane reed.
alternative label: Aulos
alternative label: Pipe (Music)
alternative label: Tibia
narrower: Shaum
narrower: Bagpipes
broader: Reed Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bagpipes
scope note: A composite instrument in which air is forced through one or more drones and chanter from an inflated bag or bladder.
alternative label: Bladder Pipe
broader: Reed Pipe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beater (Music)
scope note: A wooden or metal object used to provide a rhythm by striking another object.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bow (Music)
scope note: A strung object used to produce sound usually from a string instrument eg a violin bow.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drumstick
scope note: A stick used to beat a drum.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Key (Music)
scope note: Use type of instrument where known.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedal (Music)
scope note: A part of a musical instrument played by the feet.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Soundboard
scope note: A thin board forming part of a musical instrument and placed in a position to strengthen or increase its sound.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Soundbox
scope note: The part of a musical instrument in which notes resonate and increase the sound of the instrument.
alternative label: Resonator
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stop (Music)
scope note: Part of an instrument that is used to modify or limit the sound of a note.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Valve (Music)
scope note: A device allowing a variable amount of air through in a single direction which varies the note produced.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Windchest
scope note: The part of an organ or similar instrument into which air is pushed then is emitted through the pipes.
broader: Musical Instrument Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crotal
scope note: An enclosed, round bell with a slit, sounded by a loose internal pellet.
alternative label: Pellet Bell
alternative label: Harness Bell
alternative label: Rumbler Bell
alternative label: Sleigh Bell
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Opium Pipe
scope note: A pipe designed for smoking opium.
broader: Pipe (Smoking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dance Costume
scope note: Clothing worn specifically for formalised dancing.
broader: Costume
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Line
scope note: Line used with hooks attached to it in order to catch fish.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Rod
scope note: A long tapered flexible pole used with a fishing line and usually with a fishing reel.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Float (Water)
scope note: An object that supports another in water, eg float on a fishing line or net.
broader: Fishing Object
narrower: Net Float
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hunting Horn
scope note: A horn used in hunting to give signals.
alternative label: Bugle
broader: Lip Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lure
scope note: An object used to retrieve birds used in hawking. Consists of feathers tied to a rope, food is contained in the lure whilst training the birds.
broader: Hunting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Doll
scope note: A toy in the image of a human being.
broader: Toy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ball (Game)
scope note: A round object used in games.
alternative label: Ball
alternative label: Bowling Ball
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chess Board
scope note: A chequered board used to play chess.
broader: Gaming Board
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chess Piece
scope note: A gaming piece used specifically to play chess.
alternative label: Chessman
broader: Gaming Piece
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cockspur
scope note: A metal spur fitted to the leg of a fighting cock as an aid in fighting.
broader: Sports And Games
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Discus
scope note: A heavy disc, usually thrown.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Domino
scope note: A flat, oblong gaming piece marked with spots used to play dominoes.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gaming Board
scope note: A board marked up to play a game upon.
alternative label: Game Board
narrower: Chess Board
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Game Box
scope note: A box in which one or more games are stored.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jess
scope note: Straps fastened around the legs of a hawk.
broader: Hawking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marble
scope note: A small ball, usually of glass or porcelain, used in games.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Puzzle
scope note: A toy designed to exercise the ingenuity.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quoit
scope note: A ring, often metal, which is used to be thrown as part of a game.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clay Pipe (Smoking)
scope note: A clay tube with a small bowl at the end used for smoking tobacco.
broader: Pipe (Smoking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Toy
scope note: An item designed to be played with by children.
narrower: Puppet
narrower: Doll
narrower: Spinning Top
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wager Cup
scope note: A cup offered as a prize in a contest.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Skittle
scope note: A peg or upright object which is the target of a ball in skittles.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Whipping Top
scope note: A circular toy which spins on a point. Can be kept spinning by whipping with a lash.
broader: Spinning Top
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beehive
scope note: A receptacle used as a home for bees, traditionally made of thick straw work in the shape of a dome,but sometimes made of wood.
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cow Bell
scope note: A bell worn by a cow to identify its location.
broader: Animal Bell
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curry Comb
scope note: A handheld serrated device for grooming horses.
broader: Animal Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Girth
scope note: A strap passing underneath the animal to hold saddle in place.
broader: Harness
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hobble
scope note: A rope, clog or fetter used to limit the movement of animals through the tying of two or more feet together.
alternative label: Pastern Trammel
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Muzzle
scope note: A strap or series of straps and or bars worn over the mouth of an animal to prevent it biting.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Leash
scope note: A rope, cord etc used to hold or secure animals.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bridle
scope note: Headgear for a horse, usually consisting of a series of buckled straps and a mouthpiece, bridle bit, by which the horse is controlled.
broader: Harness
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bridle Bit
scope note: A metal mouth piece used to control an animal, usually used on a horse.
alternative label: Horsebit
alternative label: Cheekpiece
alternative label: Horse Bit
broader: Bridle Fitting
narrower: Snaffle Bit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bridle Fitting
scope note: Attachments that form part of the bridle.
narrower: Bridle Bit
narrower: Martingale
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Donkey Shoe
scope note: Thinner and narrower than a horse shoe these are also rarer as donkeys tend to be shod less often than horses.
broader: Animal Shoe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Goad
scope note: A spiked stick, the spiked tip frequently of metal, used to urge livestock forward.
alternative label: Ox Goad
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness
scope note: The arrangement of straps used to control an animal and/or to attach the animal to a vehicle.
alternative label: Camel Harness
alternative label: Dog Harness
alternative label: Horse Harness
narrower: Girth
narrower: Bridle
narrower: Rein
narrower: Yoke (Animal)
narrower: Blinker
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stirrup
scope note: A device in the form of a loop with a flat base hung on either side of a saddle to support the rider's foot.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saddle
scope note: A piece of equipment fastened on an animal for carrying loads, including riders, or for assisting in traction.
alternative label: Saddlebow
alternative label: Pommel (Saddle)
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spur
scope note: An object for touching or pricking an animal's sides to increase control of it, usually used with horses.
broader: Footwear Component
narrower: Prick Spur
narrower: Rowel Spur
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ox Shoe
scope note: A perforated strip of metal for shoeing the bifurcated hoof of an ox.
broader: Animal Shoe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nose Bag
scope note: A bag containing food hung around a horse's head.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horseshoe
scope note: A shaped piece of iron perforated for nails and used on horses.
broader: Animal Shoe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hipposandal
scope note: A form of temporary horseshoe, of Roman date, used when unshod animals were brought onto metalled roads. Usually consists of flat plate, winged sides and hooked heel.
broader: Animal Shoe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Clip
scope note: A clip used to attach pieces of harness together.
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Hook
scope note: A hook on harness to help attach items.
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Mount
scope note: Fittings for animal harness.
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Pendant
scope note: Decorative fitting hung from harness.
alternative label: Phalera
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Ring
scope note: A ring fixed to a vehicle through which the reins were passed.
alternative label: Rein Guide
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Feeding Bottle
scope note: A vessel with a specially adapted mouthpiece, to assist in feeding young animals and humans.
alternative label: Baby Feeder
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Branding Iron
scope note: A heated iron used to label, burn or mark animals, slaves, criminals etc.
broader: Marking Equipment
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shackle
scope note: A restraining ring usually linked to another.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
narrower: Manacle
narrower: Fetter
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slave Chain
scope note: A chain used to inhibit a slave's freedom.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crown
scope note: An encircling ornament for the head, usually denoting sovereignty.
alternative label: Coronet
broader: Head Ornament
broader: Personal Symbol
broader: Power Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sceptre
scope note: An ornamental wand or rod carried as a symbol of authority
alternative label: Sceptre Head
broader: Personal Symbol
broader: Power Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stocks
scope note: A wooden framework with holes for the feet, and occassionally hands, in which the offender was restrained.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pillory
scope note: A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which the offender stood.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gibbet
scope note: A structure for hanging criminals, often used to suspend criminals after execution, consisting of one upright post with an arm.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gallows
scope note: A two post structure with cross beam for hanging criminals.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ducking Stool
scope note: A chair fixed to the end of a plank which was pivoted to allow the incumbent of the chair to be ducked into water as a punishment.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Whipping Post
scope note: A post to which the offender is tied to be whipped.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arms
scope note: The heraldic bearings or shield of a person, family or corporation.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Commemorative Stone
scope note: A stone which bears an inscription commemorating an event or person.
alternative label: Dedication Stone
alternative label: Memorial Stone
alternative label: Foundation Stone
broader: Commemorative Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Centurial Stone
scope note: An inscribed marker stone found on Hadrian's Wall.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Date Stone
scope note: A stone with the date on it, sometimes of an event, person etc.
broader: Written Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Effigy
scope note: A sculpture on top of a tomb etc.
alternative label: Memorial Effigy
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medal
scope note: A piece of metal, usually in the form of a disc, struck or cast with an inscription or device to commemorate an event, or awarded as a mark of distinction.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Etching Tool
scope note: A tool used in etching which is the use of acid to breakdown parts of a metal plate in order to create an image.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Engraving Tool
scope note: A tool used to incise or ipress images.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drawing Set
scope note: Associated group of drawing implements.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bust
scope note: The sculpted head, shoulders and breast of a person.
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Figurehead
scope note: A carved bust, figure or representation usually fixed to the bow of a ship.
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ard
scope note: A light plough used to break up the earth. It does not have a mouldboard to turn the earth.
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bill Hook
scope note: A tool used to cut or split wood.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bolas
scope note: A missile consisting of a number of weights joined together by cord. The bolas entangles the legs of a target causing it to fall.
broader: Hunting Object
broader: Projectile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Churn
scope note: A large container with lip and handle usually for milk.
alternative label: Churn Dash
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
narrower: Butter Churn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corn Bin
scope note: A storage container designed to contain corn.
broader: Storage Bin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Digging Stick
scope note: A stick for digging up roots etc. Sometimes a stone weight is attached.
broader: Cultivation Object
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Spear
scope note: A long pointed weapon used to catch fish by stabbing.
broader: Fishing Object
narrower: Leister
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Trap
scope note: A trap designed and used to catch fish.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Net
scope note: A net used in fishing to catch or land fish.
alternative label: Fish Net
alternative label: Landing Net
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flail
scope note: A tool for threshing grain.
broader: Striking Equipment
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flesh Hook
scope note: A pronged iron hook used in cookery.
alternative label: Flesh Fork
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grain Rubber
scope note: A shaped stone, which could be hand held, used in combination with a saddle quern to grind or rub grain.
alternative label: Rubber
alternative label: Rubbing Stone
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harpoon
scope note: A barbed spear head used to catch marine life, usually has a rope or line attached to it.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harrow
scope note: A frame set with teeth used to drag over ploughed fields to break down the earth clods etc.
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hoe
scope note: A tool used for weeding and breaking up the ground prior to planting.
broader: Cultivation Object
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lasso
scope note: A long rope with a noose at one end for catching animals.
alternative label: Lariat
broader: Hunting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Machete
scope note: A heavy bladed knife.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mattock
scope note: A tool used for digging where the blade is at right angles to the handle.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Millstone
scope note: A large stone used to grind grain or similar.
alternative label: Grinder
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Millstone Roughout
scope note: An partly-worked millstone that is still to be finished.
broader: Roughout
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Net Float
scope note: An object designed to float in water and to support a net.
broader: Float (Water)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Net Sinker
scope note: A weight used to sink a fishing net in water.
alternative label: Net Weight
broader: Sinker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pick
scope note: A tool with a pointed head for breaking ground.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pickaxe
scope note: A pick with a point at one end and a cutting blade at the other end.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pitchfork
scope note: A long handled fork with two or three long curved tines for tossing straw or hay.
alternative label: Hayfork
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plough
scope note: An agricultural implement with sharp blades for cutting or turning over the earth.
alternative label: Bar Share
alternative label: Ploughshare
alternative label: Share
alternative label: Coulter
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pruning Hook
scope note: A tool with a curved blade used for pruning.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pruning Knife
scope note: A knife designed to be used for pruning plants.
broader: Knife
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rake
scope note: A toothed, handled tool used to drag objects either to gather them together eg grass or hay, or to level them out eg sand or earth.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reaper
scope note: A machine for cutting down cereal crops.
broader: Harvesting And Mowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reaping Hook
scope note: A hooked blade used to cut crops. All the blade is to one side of the handle rather than being on both sides as in a sickle.
alternative label: Reaping Knife
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Harvesting And Mowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rice Bin
scope note: A container for the storage of rice.
broader: Storage Bin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scythe
scope note: A mowing implement with a large curved blade and a long handle.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Harvesting And Mowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Secateurs
scope note: A small pair of shears with crossed blades, usually used for pruning.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shears
scope note: Scissor like tool, usually larger than scissors, used for cutting, pruning or trimming.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shovel
scope note: A handled tool with a broad blade with slightly raised sides used for scooping or shovelling.
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sickle
scope note: A tool with a curved blade and a short handle. The blade is on both sides of a line extended from the handle. If just on one side use reaping hook.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Harvesting And Mowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spade
scope note: A tool used for digging the ground.
alternative label: Spade Iron
alternative label: Spade Shoe
broader: Cultivation Object
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thresher
scope note: A machine for mechanically separating the grain from the straw and husks.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Threshing Tray
scope note: A tray used for separating the grain from husks and straw.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trap
scope note: An object used to catch animals.
broader: Hunting Object
narrower: Hawk Trap
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Turf Cutter
scope note: A tool with a handle and curved blade designed to cut through grass sods.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weeding Hook
scope note: A small cutting hook on a long handle.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winnower
scope note: A device for separating grain from chaff by means of a wind or current of air.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winnowing Fork
scope note: A large fork with wide spaces between its tines, used to throw grain etc into a breeze to separate grain from chaff.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winnowing Basket
scope note: A large, flattish basket used in winnowing the chaff from the grain.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winnowing Fan
scope note: A fan used to create an air current to separate grain from chaff.
broader: Threshing And Winnowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Petroglyph
scope note: A rock carving, especially a prehistoric one.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Statue
scope note: A three dimensional representation.
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Frieze
scope note: A decorative band or feature.
broader: Sculpture
narrower: Nameboard
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Triptych (Religious)
scope note: A three panelled altar decoration that can be closed.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Icon
scope note: A figure, representation or image, which is itself regarded as sacred.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altar
scope note: A structure consecrated for devotional purposes.
alternative label: Altar Base
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armour <By Form>
scope note: The forms of armour used to protect various parts of the body.
narrower: Backplate
narrower: Breastplate
narrower: Corslet
narrower: Cuirass
narrower: Helmet
narrower: Foot Guard
narrower: Gauntlet
narrower: Arm Guard
narrower: Apron Fitting
narrower: Palette (Armour)
narrower: Gambeson
narrower: Leg Guard
narrower: Gorget (Armour)
narrower: Shoulder Plate
broader: Armour
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altar Cross
scope note: A cross designed to be placed upon an altar.
broader: Cross
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altar Vase
scope note: A vase used on the altar.
broader: Altar Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armour <By Function>
scope note: Use for the function that the armour is intended for, eg parades, field use, decorative etc.
narrower: Horse Armour
narrower: Parade Armour
broader: Armour
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armour <By Construction>
scope note: Use for the construction style of the armour, eg plate armour.
narrower: Mail Armour
narrower: Plate Armour
narrower: Scale Armour
narrower: Segmented Armour
broader: Armour
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Military Equipment
scope note: Use for items of personal equipment used in a military context, eg AMMUNITION POUCH, PRIMING FLASK.
narrower: Ammunition Pouch
narrower: Priming Flask
narrower: Parachute
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cinerary Bowl
scope note: A vessel for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Cinerary Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cinerary Casket
scope note: A container for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation.
alternative label: Cinerary Chest
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Cinerary Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ciborium
scope note: A covered chalice used for the Eucharist.
broader: Eucharist Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chrismatory
scope note: A vessel containing a religious oil or unguent.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Charm Necklace
scope note: A necklace holding charms or being itself a charm.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Charm Bracelet
scope note: A bracelet holding charms or being itself a charm.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Charm
scope note: An object which contains or is inscribed with spells against disease, witchcraft etc, or providing luck to the wearer.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chalice
scope note: A stemmed cup used for holding the wine during communion.
alternative label: Communion Cup
alternative label: Communion Flagon
alternative label: Communion Tankard
alternative label: Funerary Chalice
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Eucharist Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ceremonial Staff
scope note: A staff used for ceremonial purposes, often highly decorated.
broader: Power Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Censer
scope note: A vessel in which incense is burnt.
alternative label: Thurible
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Celtic Head
scope note: A carved head of Iron Age or Roman date, with uncertain use.
broader: Carving
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burial Chest
scope note: Chests connected with the burial of a body.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bridal Headdress
scope note: Head wear of a bride.
broader: Marriage Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mortar (Weapon)
scope note: A gun designed to fire shells, etc at a high angle.
broader: Projectile Weapon
narrower: Proving Mortar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bier
scope note: Movable stand for carrying a body to its grave.
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Amulet
scope note: A trinket worn as a protection against evil.
alternative label: Amulet Ring
alternative label: Talisman
alternative label: Amulet Seal
broader: Jewellery
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ampulla
scope note: A miniature lead phial worn around the neck as a religious pilgrim sign, generally medieval.
alternative label: Pilgrim Bottle
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flintlock Musket
scope note: A musket fired by use of a flintlock. A gunflint is held in the lock which on pulling the trigger pushes back the pan cover creating sparks which set off the powder in the pan causing a flame to go through and set off the charge in the barrel.
alternative label: Flintlock
alternative label: Firelock
broader: Musket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rifle
scope note: A long barrelled firearm. The barrel is spirally grooved on the interior, which gives the bullet a spinning motion leading to greater accuracy over a longer range.
broader: Longarm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shotgun
scope note: A smooth bore weapon usually for firing shot as opposed to bullets.
broader: Longarm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cinerary Urn
scope note: A container, in the form of an urn, for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Cinerary Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coffin
scope note: A container within which a body is placed for burial, usually made of lead or wood.
alternative label: Coffin Lining
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corn Dolly
scope note: A figurative or decorative object made of corn, used as a charm for luck or to ward off evil spirits.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cross
scope note: An object consisting of a vertical member with a transverse member. Usually there is a religious or ritual significance to such an object.
alternative label: Monumental Cross
alternative label: Cross Head
alternative label: Cross Shaft
alternative label: Cross Shaft Base
alternative label: Rood
narrower: Altar Cross
narrower: Crucifix
narrower: Processional Cross
narrower: Reliquary Cross
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cross Pendant
scope note: A pendant in the shape of a cross.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crozier
scope note: The staff or crook of a bishop or abbot.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bill
scope note: Military weapon with long shaft and bill style head. For agricultural style bills use bill hook.
broader: Staff Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crucifix
scope note: A cross with the image of Christ upon it.
broader: Cross
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cruet (Religious)
scope note: A vessel to contain wine or water used in the Eucharist.
broader: Eucharist Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curse
scope note: An object designed to bring bad luck, divine wrath, disease etc upon the bearer or target of the curse.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cursing Stick
scope note: A stick used to bring down curses.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Death Mask
scope note: A cast of a person's face taken after death.
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Diadem
scope note: A band worn around the head to denote sovereignty.
broader: Power Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Diptych (Religious)
scope note: A two panelled altar decoration that can be closed.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Board
scope note: A board used in divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Bowl
scope note: A bowl used for divination.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Box
scope note: A box used for divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Figure
scope note: A figurative representation used in divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Staff
scope note: A staff used in divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Throwing Axe
scope note: An axe designed and weighted to be thrown.
narrower: Francisca
broader: Projectile
broader: Axe (Tool)
broader: Axe (Weapon)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Tablet
scope note: A tablet used for divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Tray
scope note: A tray used in divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Vase
scope note: A container to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Libation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Tank
scope note: A container to hold a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Libation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Table
scope note: An object used to hold offerings to a deity.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Ladle
scope note: A utensil used to pour a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Jug
scope note: A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Libation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Cup
scope note: A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Libation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Bowl
scope note: A container used to hold and or pour a liquid in honour of a deity.
broader: Libation Container
narrower: Patera
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lachrymatory (Container)
scope note: A tear shaped container.
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Bowl
scope note: A bowl used to contain and burn incense.
alternative label: Incense Cup
broader: Incense Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Burner
scope note: An object used to burn incense in.
broader: Incense Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Holder
scope note: A container for incense.
narrower: Incense Bowl
narrower: Incense Burner
narrower: Incense Vase
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Shovel
scope note: A small shovel used with incense.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Spoon
scope note: A small spoon used with incense.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Tongs
scope note: Tongs used with incense.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incense Vase
scope note: A container for incense.
broader: Incense Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Incantation Bowl
scope note: A bowl used in magical ceremonies.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Idol
scope note: An image of a deity used as a focus for worship, usually used for non Christian images.
alternative label: Lar
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Holy Water Sprinkler
scope note: A brush or perforated ball on a handle used to sprinkle holy water.
alternative label: Aspergill
alternative label: Asperges
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dowry Box
scope note: A box to contain the dowry which is a gift or endowment given to or on behalf of the wife.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Marriage Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eucharist Spoon
scope note: A spoon used to dispense communion wine.
broader: Eucharist Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Font
scope note: A vessel, usually made of stone, which contains the consecrated water for baptism.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grave Cover
scope note: Includes materials such as scattered pebbles which act as a grave covering. For a single stone use GRAVE SLAB.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grave Marker
scope note: An object placed to mark the site of a grave.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gravestone
scope note: A stone placed over or at the head or foot of a grave, or at the entrance to a tomb.
alternative label: Headstone
alternative label: Footstone
alternative label: Ledger Stone
alternative label: Namestone
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Processional Cross
scope note: A large cross designed to be carried in a procession.
broader: Cross
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prayer Stick
scope note: A stick inscribed with a prayer or prayers for use in praying.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prayer Scroll
scope note: A scroll containing prayers.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prayer Bead
scope note: A bead or group of beads used in prayer.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pilgrim Badge
scope note: A badge, usually of lead alloy, distributed at various religious shrines of the medieval period and worn on clothing as proof of a pilgrimage and as a talisman.
broader: Personal Symbol
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Phylactery
scope note: A religious receptacle, especially Jewish where it contains four Hebrew texts worn during morning prayers.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Phallic Object
scope note: An object fashioned in the image of a penis.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pax
scope note: A tablet with a handle fitted to the back of it.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paten
scope note: A plate used in the Eucharist.
broader: Eucharist Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pall
scope note: A religious cloth often used to cover coffins.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ossuary
scope note: An object that contains bones. Use a monuments thesaurus where this is a site type.
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marriage Ring
scope note: A ring used in the marriage ceremony.
alternative label: Wedding Ring
broader: Marriage Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Step
scope note: A flat level structure, can be part of a series, used to allow a person to move from one level to another, or can occur singularly on a threshold.
alternative label: Stair
alternative label: Stair Riser
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arch
scope note: The spanning of an opening without the use of a lintel.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Architectural Fragment
scope note: Fragments of a structure, usually material that has been worked.
broader: Architecture
narrower: Brick
narrower: Came
narrower: Flashing
narrower: Paling
narrower: Plank
narrower: Roof Slab
narrower: Shingle
narrower: Structural Timber
narrower: Tessera
narrower: Tile
narrower: Window Glass
narrower: Fire Stone
narrower: Dressed Stone
narrower: Board
narrower: Daub
narrower: Flagstone
narrower: Wall Plaster
narrower: Ceramic
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baluster
scope note: A vertical pillar or post, often shaped.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beam
scope note: A load carrying horizontal structural member.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flue Tile
scope note: A hollow or rectangular block which acts as a flue allowing the passage of gases or heat.
alternative label: Box Tile
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Witch Bottle
scope note: A bottle for the confinement of evil spirits.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brick
scope note: An oblong mass of hardened clay or mud, used in building.
broader: Architectural Fragment
narrower: Fire Brick
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Came
scope note: A strip of lead holding small pieces of glass (quarries) in a window.
alternative label: Window Came
alternative label: Window Lead
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Votive Tank
scope note: A container for holding votive offerings.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Votive Model
scope note: A dedicated or consecrated offering.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Capital
scope note: The upper part of a column or pier.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tombstone
scope note: A stone placed across a grave.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tomb
scope note: A grave or sepulchre including a monument.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chimney
scope note: A vertical structure used to draw off smoke from a fire.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Throne
scope note: A seat of state, often highly decorative, used by monarchs, bishops, etc.
broader: Power Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chimney Pot
scope note: A square or cylindrical pipe at the top of a chimney which helps the draught of air.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Column
scope note: A long vertical pillar usually of stone used as a structural support in buildings often artistically sculpted or shaped.
alternative label: Column Base
alternative label: Plinth
alternative label: Torus
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Symbol Stone
scope note: A shaped and or carved stone.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corbel
scope note: A support projecting from a wall.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sun Disc
scope note: An object representing the sun, made of bronze or gold usually dating from the European Bronze Age.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stoup (Drinking Vessel)
scope note: A term for a drinking vessel, although its use often implies a recognised quantity.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shroud
scope note: A sheet or cloth used to lay the corpse out in for burial.
alternative label: Burial Cloth
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scarab
scope note: An object in the shape of an Egyptian dung beetle, used to symbolise the motive power of the sun. Use specific term where known.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sarcophagus
scope note: A stone coffin.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sacrificial Knife
scope note: A knife used for sacrifices.
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rosary
scope note: A string of beads used to aid the memory in reciting a set of devotions.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roof Finial
scope note: An ornament at the top of a roof or spire.
alternative label: Antefix
alternative label: Gable Cross
broader: Finial (Architectural)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Finial (Architectural)
scope note: An architectural ornament usually surmounting the apex of a gable, canopy or roof.
narrower: Roof Finial
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Brick
scope note: A brick made of clay which is difficult to fuse, used in boilers and fireplaces.
broader: Brick
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flashing
scope note: A layer of impervious material, such as lead or bitumen, usually placed between a wall and a roofline to exclude water.Impervious material to exclude water.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Floor
scope note: The lower surface of a room.
alternative label: Flooring
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Floor Tile
scope note: A tile used within a floor.
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gate
scope note: A metal or wooden framework suspended within an opening in an external wall, fence, hedge etc, to allow ingress or egress.
alternative label: Gateway
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Imbrex
scope note: A curved roofing tile.
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lintel
scope note: A horizontal beam over an opening to support a wall.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moulding
scope note: An ornamental decoration which projects from the surface it is part of.
alternative label: Epicranitis
alternative label: Sima
alternative label: Cyma
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paling
scope note: A fence made of pales.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Panel
scope note: An individual section of panelling. Can form fences, ceilings, an outer layer to a wall etc.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pilaster
scope note: A rectangular pier projecting slightly from the face of the wall it buttresses.
broader: Pier
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plank
scope note: A long piece of timber, thicker than a board.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ridge Tile
scope note: A tile which covers the ridge of a roof.
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roof Slab
scope note: A comparatively thick, roughly shaped piece of stone, usually square or rectangular, used to roof structures.
alternative label: Roof Stone
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roof Slate
scope note: A thin, flat rectangular piece of slate, or similar material, used as a roofing tile.
alternative label: Slate
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roof Tile
scope note: A thin slab of hard material, such as baked clay, shaped and used in quantity as a roofing material.
narrower: Imbrex
narrower: Ridge Tile
narrower: Roof Slate
narrower: Tegula
narrower: Pantile
narrower: Peg Tile
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shingle
scope note: A thin piece of wood used as a roofing material.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sill Beam
scope note: The base to a door or window frame or of a wall.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stained Glass (Window)
scope note: Glass that has been coloured by fusing glass with a metallic oxide film or by burning pigment into the surface.
broader: Window Glass
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Structural Timber
scope note: A substantial piece of timber which is part of, and integral to, the structure of a building.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tegula
scope note: A flat tile with raised or flanged edges, used with imbrex for roofing.
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tile
scope note: A slab which can be decorated, shaped, hollow etc. Used for a variety of purposes in construction.
narrower: Flue Tile
narrower: Floor Tile
narrower: Roof Tile
narrower: Stove Tile
narrower: Hypocaust Tile
narrower: Hearth Tile
narrower: Malting Tile
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Window
scope note: An opening within a structure to allow air and light in and or to allow a sight outside or inside.
alternative label: Window Bar
alternative label: Window Frame
alternative label: Window Grille
alternative label: Window Moulding
alternative label: Window Sill
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Window Glass
scope note: Glass used within a window, usually to protect from the elements, can permit a view through it or can be for decorative purposes.
narrower: Stained Glass (Window)
narrower: Painted Glass (Window)
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Container
scope note: A container for the storage and or use of cosmetics.
alternative label: Cosmetic Bowl
alternative label: Cosmetic Box
alternative label: Cosmetic Case
alternative label: Cosmetic Dish
alternative label: Cosmetic Flask
alternative label: Cosmetic Jar
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
narrower: Unguent Bottle
narrower: Kohl Pot
narrower: Perfume Bottle
narrower: Comb Case
narrower: Vinaigrette
narrower: Pommander
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Set
scope note: An associated group of toilet articles.
alternative label: Toilet Set
broader: Cosmetic Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palette (Cosmetic)
scope note: A thin flat slab used to mix cosmetics on.
broader: Cosmetic Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tweezers
scope note: A set of small pincers used for gripping and plucking.
broader: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Unguent Bottle
scope note: A container for ointments or perfume.
broader: Cosmetic Article
broader: Cosmetic Container
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Comb
scope note: A toothed strip of material used to disentangle hair. Can be either single or double sided.
alternative label: Comb Connecting Plate
alternative label: Comb End Plate
alternative label: Comb Handle
alternative label: Comb Tooth
alternative label: Comb Tooth Plate
alternative label: Double Sided Comb
alternative label: Single Sided Comb
broader: Hair Care Equipment
narrower: Composite Comb
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Composite Comb
scope note: A comb made up of riveting together sections between connecting plates.
broader: Comb
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Curler
scope note: An object designed to add curls into hair.
broader: Hair Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wig Curler
scope note: An object designed to add curls to a wig.
broader: Hair Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Razor
scope note: A sharp blade used for shaving.
broader: Shaving Item
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shaving Bowl
scope note: A bowl specifically used for shaving.
broader: Shaving Item
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sponge
scope note: An object made of sponge used to wash or clean with.
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strigil
scope note: A curved blade used by the Romans and Greeks to scrape the body after bathing.
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tooth Pick
scope note: An object used to pick the teeth with.
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Washing Bowl
scope note: A bowl used to wash in.
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nail Clipper
scope note: A set of clippers for finger or toe nails.
broader: Manicure Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nail File
scope note: A small file for manicuring a person's nails with.
broader: Manicure Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manicure Set
scope note: An associated group of manicure implements.
alternative label: Toilet Set
broader: Manicure Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brazier
scope note: A metal receptacle used for burning coals, charcoal etc to provide heat.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Basket
scope note: An enclosed container to hold coals or logs of a fire.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Screen
scope note: A screen to intercept the heat from a fire.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spill
scope note: A slim piece of wood used to ignite fires, lamps, ovens etc.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candelabrum
scope note: A large, branched candle holder.
broader: Candle Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candle
scope note: An object made up of a wick surrounded by wax or tallow which burns slowly to provide light.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candle Bracket
scope note: A holder for a candle, usually fitted to another object.
broader: Candle Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candle Holder
scope note: An object in which a candle is put in order to provide light.
alternative label: Candleholder
narrower: Candelabrum
narrower: Candle Bracket
narrower: Candle Stand
narrower: Candlestick
narrower: Chandelier
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candle Snuffer
scope note: An object used to stop a candle burning.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candle Stand
scope note: A tall holder for candles which stands on the floor.
alternative label: Candle Standard
broader: Candle Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candlestick
scope note: A container for one or more candles.
broader: Candle Holder
narrower: Saucer Candlestick
narrower: Upright Candlestick
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chandelier
scope note: A hanging frame with branches which act as candle holders or to which lights are attached.
broader: Candle Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cresset Lamp
scope note: An open lamp which was filled with oil then a wick floated on the oil.
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Dog
scope note: A pair of uprights supporting a crosspiece. Often very decorative, fire dogs were probably used as a spit or to hold pots over the fire.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Grate
scope note: A horizontal pierced metal object upon which to hold the coals of a fire.
alternative label: Fire Grid
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Mark
scope note: A wall plate used by insurance companies to identify insured property.
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Hook
scope note: A tool used to pull down burning structures.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Stone
scope note: Stone used to line a furnace or oven.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hanging Lamp
scope note: A lamp designed to be hung rather than to stand.
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp
scope note: An appliance that produces light by means of a liquid fuel and a wick.
narrower: Cresset Lamp
narrower: Hanging Lamp
narrower: Compartmented Lamp
narrower: Double Shelled Lamp
narrower: Hemispherical Lamp
narrower: Pedestal Lamp
narrower: Saucer Lamp
narrower: Spike Lamp
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Filler
scope note: A small container used to fill a lamp with fuel.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Fitting
scope note: An attachment to a lamp.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Hanger
scope note: The support from which a lamp was hung.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lantern
scope note: An object which encloses a light source but allows light out through holes, glass etc.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Light Fitting
scope note: An object which does not provide light but supports or is attached to lighting equipment.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rush Light
scope note: A light made by dipping a rush in grease.
broader: Lighting Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Taper
scope note: A long slim candle used for igniting objects.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wick
scope note: A twisted fibre which is immersed in wax, grease or oil except for one end which is lit.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Warming Pan
scope note: A pan with a long handle which would be filled with coals and drawn over sheets to warm a bed.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hearthstone
scope note: A place on which a fire is made.
alternative label: Hearth
alternative label: Hearth Lining
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oven
scope note: A chamber for heating or baking objects.
alternative label: Oven Clay
alternative label: Oven Furniture
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strike A Light
scope note: A triangular sectioned rod probably used for making sparks.
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chafing Dish
scope note: A vessel with heating apparatus beneath it, for cooking or keeping food warm at the table.
broader: Heating Object
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Angle Tie
scope note: A bar fixed across a frame at an angle to stiffen it.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel Padlock
scope note: A form of padlock with a cylindrical case and bolts and springs attached to spines.
broader: Padlock
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel Padlock Key
scope note: A key, usually with a long stem, its terminal is generally hooked or looped, and bit set at angle to stem with radiating or looped wards.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bell Pull
scope note: A cord or handle which rings a bell when pulled.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bolt (Fastening)
scope note: A metal pin, often with a screw thread and used in conjunction with a nut.
broader: Locking Mechanism
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bolt (Lock)
scope note: A sliding metal bar, often fixed to a door or similar, which moves through staples so that its end fixes into another staple or hole which is attached to a fixed object, eg a door frame.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Box Padlock Key
scope note: A key usually with a long stem with bit, stem and terminal in line.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bracket
scope note: A metal, stone or wooden projection with a flat upper surface to support a shelf, arch, statue etc.
alternative label: Angle Bracket
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Catch
scope note: A device to catch and hold one object to another, eg a door to a doorpost.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chain
scope note: A series of connecting metal links.
alternative label: Chain Link
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clamp
scope note: A tool for holding or compressing objects together.
alternative label: Cramp
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clasp
scope note: A contrivance of interlocking parts used to fasten objects together.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cleat
scope note: A piece of wood or iron to secure ropes, etc to or on.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clench Nail
scope note: A nail adapted so that the end of the nail can be turned over and driven back into the substance through which it has passed.
alternative label: Clinch Nail
alternative label: Clench Bolt
broader: Nail
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clip
scope note: An object used to grip together objects.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Door Fitting
scope note: An object which is attached to or connected with a door.
alternative label: Door Furniture
alternative label: Door Handle
alternative label: Door Knob
alternative label: Door Plate
alternative label: Door Stud
alternative label: Door Knocker
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
narrower: Hatchway Cover
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Double Spiked Loop
scope note: A type of staple used to hold two object together.
alternative label: Joiners Dog
broader: Staple
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fastening
scope note: An object to fasten, bind or join one item to another.
narrower: Wall Tie
narrower: Angle Tie
narrower: Bolt (Lock)
narrower: Catch
narrower: Clasp
narrower: Cleat
narrower: Clip
narrower: Hasp
narrower: Holdfast
narrower: Hook
narrower: Latch
narrower: Nail
narrower: Nut (Fastening)
narrower: Peg
narrower: Pintle
narrower: Rivet
narrower: Rove
narrower: Screw
narrower: Spike
narrower: Staple
narrower: Strap
narrower: Tack
narrower: Trenail
narrower: Washer
narrower: String
narrower: Stud
narrower: Button And Loop Fastener
narrower: Pin
narrower: Wall Anchor
narrower: Paperclip
narrower: Pot Mend
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ferrule
scope note: A metal collar or cap to strengthen the end of tubes, sticks, shafts, etc. Use with specific object name where known eg spear and ferrule.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Furniture Fitting
scope note: An attachment to furniture that can be detached.
broader: Furnishings And Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clothes Hanger
scope note: An object from which clothes can be hung.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hasp
scope note: A hinged or looped clasp that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin, bolt or padlock.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hinge
scope note: Movable joint attached to fixtures and fittings to enable opening and closure of eg a door.
alternative label: Hinge Cylinder
alternative label: Hinge Dowel
alternative label: Hinge Pivot
alternative label: Hinge Strap
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
narrower: Drop Hinge
narrower: Strap Hinge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Holdfast
scope note: A metal fastener used to hold a tile or stone against a spacer and driven into a wall thus forming a flue between the wall and the tile or stone. Also used to hold timber together.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hook
scope note: An object which has been bent and angled from which something else can be caught or suspended.
broader: Fastening
narrower: Lamp Hook
narrower: Wall Hook
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ladder
scope note: An object made of two verticals with rungs between for ascending or descending.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:40
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Hook
scope note: A hook from which a lamp could be hung.
broader: Hook
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Latch
scope note: A small bar raised or lowered by a latchlifter which is used to fasten gates or doors etc.
alternative label: Latch Catch
alternative label: Latch Rest
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lift Key
scope note: Usually a L or T-shaped tumbler lock key which allowed the bolt to be pulled across by a cord.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Locking Mechanism
scope note: A device used to lock another object.
narrower: Bolt (Fastening)
narrower: Lock
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nail
scope note: A metal spike for fixing one object to another.
narrower: Clench Nail
narrower: Brad
narrower: Roofing Nail
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nut (Fastening)
scope note: A piece of metal or wood with a hole through which a bolt can be screwed.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Padlock
scope note: A detachable lock with hinged loop used for attachment operated by a key.
alternative label: Padlock Bolt
alternative label: Padlock Spring
alternative label: Padlock Tube
narrower: Barrel Padlock
broader: Lock
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Padlock Key Blank
scope note: An object that is to become a padlock key. It has the correct shape but has yet to be cut to fit the lock.
broader: Key Blank
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Peg
scope note: A wood or metal dowel for joining objects together eg for securing roofing slates.
alternative label: Dowel
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pintle
scope note: A pin or bolt, especially one on which some other object turns.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plug
scope note: An object used to fill up a hole.
broader: Stopper
narrower: Tampion
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rivet
scope note: A bolt for fastening metal plates. One end is put through prepared holes and then beaten flat.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rove
scope note: A small metal ring through which a nail or rivet is passed and fixed.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Screw
scope note: A spirally grooved object used to join two or more materials together.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slide Key
scope note: A form of tumbler lock key which pushes the bolt.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spike
scope note: A sharp, pointed metal object.
broader: Fastening
narrower: Pricket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Split Pin
scope note: A metal pin with two arms which is passed through a hole and held in place by the springing apart of the arms.
broader: Pin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spring
scope note: Coiled metal used to give or limit motion.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stake
scope note: A piece of pointed wood, usually to be driven into the ground.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Staple
scope note: A three sided or U-shaped metal fastener on which the ends are pointed.
alternative label: Loop Headed Spike
narrower: Double Spiked Loop
narrower: Timber Dog
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stopper
scope note: A plug for closing the neck of a container.
narrower: Plug
narrower: Bung
narrower: Spigot
narrower: Cork
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strap
scope note: A thin strip of material used for binding.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tack
scope note: A sharp pointed nail with a large flat head.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tap
scope note: A device to limit the amount of liquid coming from a pipe or hole.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tent
scope note: A portable shelter, usually of fabric or leather.
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Wigwam
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Timber Dog
scope note: An iron rod with both ends sharpened and turned down, used for holding timbers together.
broader: Staple
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trenail
scope note: A wooden cylinder or dowel used for pinning planks or timbers together.
alternative label: Trunnel
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Hook
scope note: A hook with a spiked tang which allows it to be driven into a vertical surface.
broader: Hook
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Washer
scope note: A small disc or flat ring of metal, wood or leather.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wigwam
scope note: A tent especially one made of bark, rushes or skins spread over a set of arched poles that are lashed together.
broader: Tent
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Window Fitting
scope note: An object attached to a window which is removable.
alternative label: Window Furniture
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
narrower: Deadlight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drain Cover
scope note: A protective covering to a drain.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drain Pipe
scope note: A pipe designed to act as a drain or within a drain.
broader: Pipe (Architectural)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Architectural Element
scope note: Parts of a building's fabric, structures and associated services, eg drain pipe. If the structure is complete use a monument type thesaurus.
narrower: Step
narrower: Arch
narrower: Baluster
narrower: Beam
narrower: Capital
narrower: Chimney
narrower: Chimney Pot
narrower: Column
narrower: Corbel
narrower: Door
narrower: Finial (Architectural)
narrower: Floor
narrower: Gargoyle
narrower: Gate
narrower: Lintel
narrower: Moulding
narrower: Panel
narrower: Sill Beam
narrower: Wall
narrower: Window
narrower: Drain Cover
narrower: Grille
narrower: Jamb
narrower: Louvre
narrower: Pier
narrower: Pillar
narrower: Post
narrower: Tie Bar
narrower: Voussoir
narrower: Guttering
narrower: Well
narrower: Pipe (Architectural)
narrower: Keystone
narrower: Staddle Stone
narrower: Boss
narrower: Vault Springer
narrower: Tympanum
broader: Architecture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Basket
scope note: A container made of interwoven strips of pliable materials, such as cane or reed, often carried by a handle.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bucket
scope note: Container with arched handle used for carrying liquids, foodstuffs etc.
alternative label: Bucket Handle
alternative label: Bucket Stave
alternative label: Escutcheon
alternative label: Pail
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flower Pot
scope note: A container in which plants are grown.
broader: Horticultural Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grindstone
scope note: A revolving stone used to sharpen or polish by grinding.
alternative label: Grinding Stone
alternative label: Grinding Wheel
broader: Sharpening Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Microdenticulate
scope note: A small flake or blade with a series of notches along the edge.
broader: Denticulate
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Denticulate
scope note: A flake or blade tool with more than one notch on its edge.
narrower: Microdenticulate
broader: Side Scraper
broader: Serrated Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Microlith
scope note: A very small flint or other stone tool.
broader: Lithic Implement
narrower: Lanceolate Microlith
narrower: Lunate Microlith
narrower: Triangular Microlith
narrower: Trapeze Microlith
narrower: Rectangle Microlith
narrower: Rhomboid Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handaxe
scope note: A tool of flint or other stone, usually worked bifacially, and thought to be a fairly general purpose tool.
broader: Cutting Equipment
narrower: Bout Coupe Handaxe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palstave
scope note: A bronze axehead of middle or late Bronze Age date in which the side flanges and the bar/stop on both faces are connected, forming a single hafting aid. For palstaves with side loops use looped palstave.
alternative label: Palstaff
broader: Axehead
narrower: Looped Palstave
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plano Convex Knife
scope note: A flint tool with a convex top and flat base.
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Point
scope note: A tool with a sharp tapering end used for piercing materials or as a weapon point.
broader: Piercing Equipment
narrower: Barbed Point
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pot
scope note: A container, usually round and deep.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prong
scope note: The point or tine of a fork.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fishing Reel
scope note: A device for winding and casting a fishing line, consisting of a revolving spool with a handle attached to a fishing rod.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Retouched Flake
scope note: A flake that has had small flakes removed to blunt, sharpen, refine the outline or prepare the edge of the tool.
broader: Flake
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strainer
scope note: A tool used to filter solid material from liquid by means of a mesh, net or sheet with holes.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trough
scope note: A narrow container, especially one in which food or water for animals is put.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vat
scope note: A large container for holding or storing liquids.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paper Weight
scope note: A small, heavy object used for keeping loose papers in place.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pigment Container
scope note: A container used to hold substances for dying or painting.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pole
scope note: A long usually cylindrical object usually made of wood.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Whip
scope note: A stick or rod with an attached lash.
alternative label: Camel Whip
alternative label: Cattle Whip
alternative label: Horse Whip
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel
scope note: A cylindrical container, usually bulging outward in the middle and usually held together by metal hoops.
alternative label: Cask
alternative label: Barrel Hoop
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Basin
scope note: A round container, open and wide at the top with sides sloping inwards toward the bottom.
broader: Sanitary Ware
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brush
scope note: A hand held device with bristles or hairs used for cleaning or painting.
alternative label: Broom
alternative label: Brush Holder
narrower: Paint Brush
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bung
scope note: A large stopper, often of cork.
broader: Stopper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chopper
scope note: A unifacially worked early stone tool.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chopping Block
scope note: A block on which objects are chopped or cut.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cleaver
scope note: A tool for splitting and chopping.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crushing Stone
scope note: A stone used to crush objects.
broader: Pressing And Crushing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Funnel
scope note: An object used to aid pouring a substance through a small opening.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scoop
scope note: A tool for scooping loose substances, usually with a handle and a curved blade partially covered at the handle end.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sieve
scope note: A container with a perforated bottom through which material is shaken or poured.
alternative label: Riddle
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Container <By Function>
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spigot
scope note: A form of stopper used to regulate the flow of liquid, often used in a barrel.
broader: Stopper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mask
scope note: An object worn, or carried, to cover the face.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

String
scope note: Flexible, twisted fibres, joined together, for tying objects.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Badge
scope note: A distinguishing emblem or mark, often worn to signify membership, achievement, employment etc.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Banner
scope note: A flag bearing a device, often carried on two poles or hanging from a cross piece. Usually used in processions.
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flag
scope note: A piece of fabric with a design, used as an emblem for military or naval purposes, signalling, decoration, display, propaganda etc.
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dodecahedron
scope note: The purpose of this object is unknown though it could be for surveying or it could be a charm.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hanging Bowl
scope note: A type of bowl designed to be suspended, usually from the roof.
alternative label: Escutcheon
broader: Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heraldic Device
scope note: An heraldic design depicting armorial bearings.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Socketed Axehead
scope note: A form of axehead where the body is hollow allowing for insertion of the haft. Usually bronze or iron and of late Bronze Age or Iron Age date. Most examples feature a side loop to further assist hafting.
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Box
scope note: A container, usually rectangular and having a removable or hinged lid.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chest
scope note: A box used for storage or shipping.
alternative label: Coffer
alternative label: Parish Chest
broader: Furniture
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Casket
scope note: A small box or chest for valuables, especially jewels.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dressed Stone
scope note: Stone used as a building material which has been finished, or dressed, before use.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grille
scope note: A screen used to decorate or protect an opening.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stave
scope note: A shaped piece of wood that makes up a barrel, key etc.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Well Winder
scope note: The windlass used to wind rope around to raise and lower the bucket in a well.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wedge
scope note: An object, usually wood or metal used to force open or keep open another object. Often used to split timber by striking the thick end and forcing the wood apart.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waste
scope note: Any by-product which cannot be reused.
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tongs
scope note: Twin bars riveted together which can open and close allowing it to grip objects, usually to lift and move them.
broader: Gripping Equipment
narrower: Fire Tongs
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Template
scope note: A pattern cut out in wood or metal to help shape something accurately or to reproduce shapes.
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sharpener
scope note: A tool used to sharpen another tool or object.
broader: Sharpening Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scissors
scope note: Twin blades each with a sharpened edge connected together by a pivot which cut when opened and closed on an object.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saw
scope note: A tool for cutting substances eg wood, metal etc. Its blade has teeth down one edge.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mould
scope note: A pattern used to create a consistent shape for an object, often hollow and reusable.
broader: Moulding Equipment
narrower: Axe Mould
narrower: Ingot Mould
narrower: Pargetting Mould
narrower: Bullet Mould
narrower: Coin Mould
narrower: Sword Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Model
scope note: Use specific form where known.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mallet
scope note: A wooden hammer.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Whetstone
scope note: A stone used for sharpening edged tools, knives etc.
alternative label: Hone
broader: Sharpening Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hammer
scope note: A blunt headed instrument used for striking objects.
alternative label: Hammer Head
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cloth Beater
scope note: A tool used to hit fabric, eg to remove dust or dirt.
broader: Beater (Tool)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clippers
scope note: Scissor like object used for cutting, clipping, shearing etc.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Borer
scope note: A flint tool for piercing holes.
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bellows
scope note: An object used to create a blast of air.
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bead
scope note: A small, pierced, often spherical or cylindrical, piece of glass, wood,etc, which may be strung together with others to form a necklace.
broader: Jewellery
narrower: Melon Bead
narrower: Spacer Bead
narrower: Cylinder Bead
narrower: Doughnut Bead
narrower: Disc Bead
narrower: Spiral Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Board
scope note: A sawn piece of timber, thinner than a plank and often rectangular.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nozzle
scope note: A pointed spout attachment.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plume
scope note: A conspicuous ornament usually a feather or of horse hair worn attached to headwear.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stud
scope note: A projection on which an object is fastened or which can pass through eyelets to fasten.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Valve
scope note: A device controlling the passage of liquids or gases.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lid
scope note: A cover for an object, usually designed to fit the object.
alternative label: Pot Lid
alternative label: Vessel Lid
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Collared Lid
narrower: Conical Lid
narrower: Dish Lid
narrower: Domed Lid
narrower: Flat Lid
narrower: Flat Topped Lid
narrower: Saucer Shaped Lid
narrower: Flanged Lid
narrower: Complex Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Frame
scope note: Use specific type where known, eg picture frame.
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Picture Frame
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Picture Frame
scope note: A border put around a picture to enhance it and ususally to hold in place the picture and any covering, eg glass.
broader: Frame
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cork
scope note: A stopper made of cork used to prevent liquid escaping from a container.
broader: Stopper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tap Key
scope note: A tap inserted into a barrel to allow liquid to be drawn from it.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armchair
scope note: A single seat with back and arms and usually upholstered.
broader: Chair
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bath
scope note: A large container used for washing the body.
broader: Sanitary Ware
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bed
scope note: To be used for the frame elements only, not for the bedding.
alternative label: Bedpost
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blanket
scope note: A thick fabric cover used to provide warmth.
broader: Bedding
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blind
scope note: A shade for a window.
broader: Window Covering
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bolster
scope note: A long pillow, especially one used as an under pillow.
broader: Bedding
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cabinet
scope note: A piece of furniture containing shelves, cupboards or drawers for storage or display.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carpet
scope note: Thick material, usually woven, used as a covering for the floor.
broader: Floor Covering
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chair
scope note: A single seat with a back, sometimes also arms.
narrower: Armchair
broader: Seat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chamber Pot
scope note: A container used as a lavatory.
alternative label: Urinal (Chamber Pot)
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Commode
scope note: A piece of furniture containing a chamber pot or wash basin.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cot
scope note: A child's bed, usually without rockers.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Couch
scope note: A long seat for reclining on.
broader: Seat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cradle
scope note: A child's bed, usually with rockers.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cupboard
scope note: A piece of furniture with one or more doors concealing storage space.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curtain
scope note: Hanging drapery used to cover an opening eg a window, often decorative.
broader: Window Covering
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blind Fitting
scope note: An object which supports or is attached to a blind.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curtain Fitting
scope note: An object which supports or is attached to a curtain.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cushion
scope note: Bag filled with soft stuffing used to support the body.
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Floor Covering
scope note: An article laid over the floor or ground as a protcetive and or decorative covering.
narrower: Carpet
narrower: Rug
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Furniture
scope note: Movable, usually functional, articles in a room. Use only for objects believed to be furniture where more specific term is not identifiable.
narrower: Chest
narrower: Bed
narrower: Cabinet
narrower: Commode
narrower: Cot
narrower: Cradle
narrower: Cupboard
narrower: Garderobe Seat
narrower: Seat
narrower: Table
narrower: Mirror
narrower: Shelving
narrower: Misericord (Seat)
narrower: Sideboard
narrower: Footstool
narrower: Lap Desk
broader: Furnishings And Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Garderobe Seat
scope note: The cover for a garderobe on which a person would sit.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Hanging
scope note: Material hung from walls, excluding paper.
broader: Wall Covering
narrower: Tapestry
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mattress
scope note: A bag or case stuffed or padded, designed to be slept on.
broader: Bedding
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pew
scope note: A bench with a back, usually in a church.
broader: Seat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pillow
scope note: A bag stuffed with soft material used to support the head whilst sleeping.
broader: Bedding
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seat
scope note: An object to sit upon. Use narrower terms where known.
narrower: Chair
narrower: Couch
narrower: Pew
narrower: Stool
narrower: Bench (Seat)
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sheet
scope note: A large piece of material used on a bed for sleeping on or under.
alternative label: Bedsheet
broader: Bedding
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shutter
scope note: A moveable covering, usually to a window, made up of a frame containing slats set at an angle. Allows air to circulate but limits light entering.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stool
scope note: A small type of seat, usually without a back, set on legs.
broader: Seat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Table
scope note: A flat surface supported by legs used for many purposes.
broader: Furniture
narrower: Bench (Table)
narrower: Desk
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Table Linen
scope note: All linen used at the table, including tablecloths.
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tapestry
scope note: Large wall hung tapestries only.
broader: Wall Hanging
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tub
scope note: A low, wide, open container.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vase
scope note: A vessel used as an ornament, often to hold flowers.
broader: Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Covering
scope note: An item designed to cover, decorate or enhance a wall.
narrower: Wall Hanging
narrower: Wallpaper
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wallpaper
scope note: Paper applied to walls.
broader: Wall Covering
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Window Covering
scope note: An item hung over a window, usually can be open or shut to allow light in.
narrower: Blind
narrower: Curtain
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boot
scope note: Type of footwear which covers a minimum of the foot and ankle.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clog
scope note: A wooden, or wooden soled, shoe.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moccasin
scope note: A shoe of soft leather.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sandal
scope note: A sole held onto the foot by straps or thongs.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shoe
scope note: A covering for the foot not enclosing the ankle.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slipper
scope note: A light covering for the foot, usually worn indoors.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sock
scope note: A garment worn on the foot and lower leg.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boot Stud
scope note: A metal reinforcer worn on the sole or heel of a boot.
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clump Sole
scope note: An extra sole on a shoe.
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crampon
scope note: A spiked, iron plate fixed to a boot for climbing on ice.
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hob Nail
scope note: A metal stud hammered into the sole of footwear to provide grip.
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Patten
scope note: An overshoe with a thick sole or set on an iron ring to raise the wearer's foot out of the mud and so protect normal shoes.
broader: Footwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shoe Iron
scope note: A metal bar to strengthen the heel and or sole of a piece of footwear.
alternative label: Heel Stiffener
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Last
scope note: A mould which is used to provide the shape of a piece of footwear.
broader: Moulding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sole
scope note: The part of footwear that touches the ground.
broader: Footwear Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bonnet
scope note: A form of hat, usually does not cover the forehead nor have a brim, and usually worn by women.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cap
scope note: A covering for the head with a peak to shade the eyes.
broader: Headwear
narrower: Coif (Cap)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ear Muff
scope note: A pad of cloth or fur for keeping the ears warm.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eye Shade
scope note: A piece of strengthened material worn projecting over the forehead and eyes to provide shade for the eyes.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hat
scope note: A head covering, usually with a brim.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Head Band
scope note: A band of cloth or other material worn around the head, not totally covering it.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Head Dress
scope note: Covering for the head, especially ornamental.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Head Net
scope note: A fine net worn over the hair.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Head Scarf
scope note: A cloth or scarf worn over the head as a covering.
alternative label: Head Cloth
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kerchief
scope note: A piece of cloth worn over the head.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Turban
scope note: Headwear where a band of material is wound around a cap.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Veil
scope note: Light material used to cover the face or head.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wig
scope note: An artifical head of hair worn to disguise baldness, for adornment, for ceremonial or theatrical use etc.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shawl
scope note: A piece of material worn over the head and or shoulders.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Robe
scope note: A long outer garment reaching the ankles.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mantle
scope note: A loose cloak.
broader: Cloak
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Loincloth
scope note: A piece of cloth worn around the loins.
alternative label: Breech Cloth
alternative label: Loin Band
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Legging
scope note: Outerwear designed to protect the legs from weather.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kilt
scope note: Pleated skirt, usua;;y of a tartan material, worn by men and women.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jumper
scope note: A loose piece of clothing about hip length worn over other clothes, not usually tucked in at the waist.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jerkin
scope note: Sleeveless short jacket.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jacket
scope note: Outerwear covering the upperbody, including the arms. Covers to the waist.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gaiter
scope note: Cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress
scope note: A garment worn by females.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coat
scope note: A sleeved outer garment.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cloak
scope note: A voluminous garment worn over other clothing.
narrower: Mantle
narrower: Cape
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cape
scope note: A short hooded cloak.
broader: Cloak
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Breeches
scope note: A garment covering from the waist to the knees, similar to trousers but stop at the knees.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blouse
scope note: A shirt like garment.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bib
scope note: A piece of cloth or plastic worn especially by babies to protect clothes while eating.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apron
scope note: A protective outer garment.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shift
scope note: An underskirt or dress with little shaping.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shirt
scope note: A sleeved garment worn on the upper body.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Skirt
scope note: A garment worn from the waist down by women.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sleeve
scope note: A covering for the arm, usually attached to or part of another garment.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Smock
scope note: A long loose fitting garment worn instead of a coat.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trousers
scope note: An outer garment worn on the legs.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tunic
scope note: Clothing worn on the upper body.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wrap
scope note: A garment used to wrap around a person.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Garter
scope note: A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.
broader: Underwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Girdle
scope note: A form of belt or sash worn to hold in garments.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Penis Sheath
scope note: An opaque, rigid sheath used to cover the penis. Not usually contraceptive and not for obvious visual display.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stocking
scope note: A covering for the leg which fits closely.
broader: Underwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Theatre Costume
scope note: Dress designed to be worn for theatrical purposes.
broader: Costume
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arm Band
scope note: A piece of material worn as a band around the arm.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Belt
scope note: A band of leather, cloth etc worn usually around the waist to support clothing, carry weapons, pouches, tools etc or as a decoration.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Button Cover
scope note: A piece of material, eg metal, cloth, leather etc, added to a button to enhance or embellish it.
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Choker
scope note: A neck band or necklace worn tightly around the throat.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Collar
scope note: A piece of material worn around the neck. Where it is a collar for an animal use animal collar.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cuff
scope note: The bottom part of a sleeve, can be ornamental.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Neckerchief
scope note: A square of fabric tied around the neck.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Neck Tie
scope note: A piece of fabric worn tied or knotted around the neck.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Muff
scope note: A cylinder of fur or cloth into which the hands are placed to keep warm.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Glove
scope note: A covering for the hand.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Toggle
scope note: An object which fastens cross ways.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hooked Tag
scope note: A garment hook having a flat plate, often decorated, with two or more holes for attachment and a hooked projection. The term is often used for early Medieval examples.
broader: Tag
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tag
scope note: An object designed to be the end of a lace or simimlar to aid the insertion of the lace through a loop or eyelet.
narrower: Hooked Tag
narrower: Lace Tag
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shirt Stud
scope note: Two discs at the end of a short shank, used to fasten shirt fronts, collars etc.
broader: Stud Fastener
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lapel Stud
scope note: A small pin or stud worn in the lapel, often decorative.
broader: Stud Fastener
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Stud
scope note: A projection used to clip clothing together.
broader: Stud Fastener
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stud Fastener
scope note: A projecting stud which fastens into a socket.
narrower: Shirt Stud
narrower: Lapel Stud
narrower: Dress Stud
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Pin
scope note: A pin worn to hold two or more pieces of material together, often when being worn as clothing.
alternative label: Cloak Pin
broader: Clothing Fastening
narrower: Linked Pin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Anklet
scope note: An ornamental chain, worn around the ankle.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arm Purse
scope note: A purse, sometimes of bronze, usually worn on the forearm.
broader: Purse
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Armlet
scope note: A band or bracelet worn around the arm.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bag
scope note: A flexible container with an opening at one end.
alternative label: Bag Ring
broader: Hand Luggage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bracelet
scope note: Ornamental band or chain worn around the arm or wrist.
alternative label: Bangle
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bow Brooch
scope note: Any brooch with the pin sprung or hinged at one end and the catchplate at the other end of a curved or flat bow. Can be one or two piece construction.
broader: Brooch
narrower: Aucissa Brooch
narrower: Bow And Fantail Brooch
narrower: Caterpillar Brooch
narrower: Colchester Brooch
narrower: Crossbow Brooch
narrower: Dolphin Brooch
narrower: Headstud Brooch
narrower: Hod Hill Brooch
narrower: Knee Brooch
narrower: Langton Down Brooch
narrower: Nauheim Derivate Brooch
narrower: Thistle Brooch
narrower: Trumpet Brooch
narrower: Polden Hill Brooch
narrower: T-Shaped Brooch
narrower: Aesica Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bracteate
scope note: An ornament made of thin plates of gold or silver, with repousse ornament.
broader: Pendant
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brooch
scope note: Ornament often with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing.
alternative label: Fibula
alternative label: Brooch Spring
narrower: Bow Brooch
narrower: Penannular Brooch
narrower: Annular Brooch
narrower: Plate Brooch
narrower: Long Brooch
narrower: Dragonesque Brooch
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brooch Pin
scope note: A specific type of early medieval pin. Do not use in instances where a pin has become detached from the brooch.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Buckle
scope note: Clasp for fastening together two loose ends.
alternative label: Buckle Frame
alternative label: Buckle Loop
alternative label: Buckle Pin
alternative label: Buckle Plate
alternative label: Buckle Tongue
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Button
scope note: A stud used for fastening an item usually used for clothing.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Button And Loop Fastener
scope note: A fastener made of a metal circle connected to a metal loop fixed to an object and used to fasten to another object by means of a button or a loop. The usage of these items is unclear, could include use for animals or for dress.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cameo
scope note: A medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a stone which is often semi precious with a device carved in relief.
broader: Jewellery Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Case (Luggage)
scope note: A large portable container used for carrying items such as clothes, papers etc.
broader: Hand Luggage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Circlet
scope note: A circular ornament worn on the head.
broader: Head Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cuff Link
scope note: A small object designed to hold together the two ends of a cuff.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dance Ornament
scope note: Ornamentation worn specifically for formalised dancing.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Hook
scope note: A hook to join parts of clothing together.
alternative label: Garment Hook
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ear Ring
scope note: An ornament for the ear, usually clipped to the lobe or fastened through a hole pierced in the lobe.
broader: Head Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Epaulette
scope note: An ornamental shoulder piece, usually a badge of military office.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eyelet
scope note: A small hole for a lace, cord or hook to be passed through.
alternative label: Lacing Ring
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Finger Ring
scope note: A circular band, usually metal, worn on the finger for ornamentation.
alternative label: Amulet Ring
alternative label: Posy Ring
alternative label: Signet Ring
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fob
scope note: A fob can consist of a chain and or a ring.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Goggles
scope note: Protective eyewear.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Ornament
scope note: Decorative ornamentation worn in the hair.
broader: Personal Ornament
narrower: Hair Pin
narrower: Hair Ring
narrower: Hair Slide
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Piece
scope note: A wig, toupee or section of extra hair designed to replace or enhance the wearer's real hair giving greater quantity, bulk or length.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Pin
scope note: A pin used to hold hair in place.
broader: Hair Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Ring
scope note: A ring used to hold hair in place.
broader: Hair Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Slide
scope note: A comb or slide used to hold hair in place.
broader: Hair Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handkerchief
scope note: A piece of fabric for wiping the nose, face or hands.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Head Ornament
scope note: Decorative ornamentation worn on the head.
narrower: Crown
narrower: Circlet
narrower: Ear Ring
narrower: Tiara
broader: Personal Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jewellery
scope note: An object, often including gems and ornamentation, used as an adornment, usually on a person.
narrower: Amulet
narrower: Bead
narrower: Anklet
narrower: Armlet
narrower: Bracelet
narrower: Brooch
narrower: Brooch Pin
narrower: Dance Ornament
narrower: Finger Ring
narrower: Jewellery Fitting
narrower: Locket
narrower: Lunula
narrower: Neck Ring
narrower: Necklace
narrower: Pectoral
narrower: Penannular Ring
narrower: Pendant
narrower: Toe Ring
narrower: Torc
narrower: Setting
narrower: Disc Headed Pin
broader: Personal Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jewellery Fitting
scope note: Part of a piece of jewellery.
narrower: Gemstone
narrower: Cameo
narrower: Bezel
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Locket
scope note: A small ornamental case, usually on a necklace or chain, that holds a picture, keepsake etc.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lunula
scope note: Early Bronze Age assumed to be a neck ornament, crescent moon shaped, often gold and elaborately decorated.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medallion
scope note: A large medal.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Melon Bead
scope note: A melon shaped bead.
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Neck Ring
scope note: A ring worn around the neck.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Necklace
scope note: A chain, band or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels etc worn around the neck.
alternative label: Necklet
broader: Jewellery
narrower: Livery Collar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parasol
scope note: A light weight umbrella used as a sun shade.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pectoral
scope note: Breast ornament
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Penannular Brooch
scope note: A circular or sub circular brooch with an attached pin. There is a gap in the circular part of the brooch.
broader: Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Penannular Ring
scope note: A ring with separated, often ornamented, terminals.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pendant
scope note: A supended ornament.
alternative label: Ring Pendant
alternative label: Bulla (Pendant)
alternative label: Halberd Pendant
narrower: Bracteate
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pouch
scope note: A small bag or detachable outside pocket.
broader: Hand Luggage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Purse
scope note: A small bag or pouch for carrying money, especially coins.
alternative label: Gipciere
alternative label: Purse Mount
alternative label: Purse Frame
alternative label: Purse Bar
narrower: Arm Purse
broader: Hand Luggage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ruff
scope note: A projecting starched frill worn around the neck, especially 16th century.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sash
scope note: Long piece of silk etc worn around waist or over one shoulder often as a symbol of rank.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scarf
scope note: A band of material worn around the neck, waist or shoulder.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sleeve Clasp
scope note: A decorative clasp to fix sleeve cuffs together.
alternative label: Wrist Clasp
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Staff
scope note: A long stick or rod used as an aid in walking, climbing etc. Where it is a weapon use quarterstaff or staff weapon. Where there is another use, use the appropriate term eg surveying staff.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stole
scope note: A long scarf or shawl.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stomacher
scope note: A decorative panel worn over the chest and stomach by both men and women in the 16th century and later only by women.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tiara
scope note: A semi circular jewelled headdress for formal occasions.
broader: Head Ornament
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tippet (Cape)
scope note: Woman's fur cape for the shoulders.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tippet (Stole)
scope note: Long stole worn by Anglican clergy during a service.
broader: Personal Symbol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Toe Ring
scope note: A ring worn on a toe.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Umbrella
scope note: A folding circular cover on a stick held in the hand for protection against rain.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Walking Stick
scope note: A stick used as an aid or accessory when walking.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wrist Band
scope note: A band worn around the wrist as a bracelet.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Amphora
scope note: Storage vessel, usually a two handled narrow necked jar.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apple Corer
scope note: A tool for removing the core from an apple.
broader: Corer
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aquamanile
scope note: Used for holding water and washing hands, usually in the shape of an animal.
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beaker
scope note: A straight sided drinking vessel, usually with a wide mouth and without handles.
broader: Drinking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Pedestal Beaker
narrower: Rounded Beaker
narrower: Waisted Beaker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bowl
scope note: A round container open at the top, usually to hold liquids.
broader: Food Serving Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Biconical Bowl
narrower: Carinated Bowl
narrower: Concave Sided Bowl
narrower: Flared Bowl
narrower: Hemispherical Bowl
narrower: Rounded Bowl
narrower: Straight Sided Bowl
narrower: Spouted Bowl
narrower: Pedestal Bowl
narrower: Lobed Bowl
narrower: Divided Bowl
narrower: Multiple Bowl
narrower: Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cauldron
scope note: A large pot used for boiling.
alternative label: Cauldron Hanger
broader: Cooking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Grape
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Charger
scope note: A large, flat dish.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cheese Press
scope note: A device with two flat plates and a mechanism used to force the plates together, to help solidify milk products in cheese making.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Churning Stick
scope note: A stick for agitating milk in a butter churn.
alternative label: Churn Staff
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Colander
scope note: A pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing food.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cooking Stone
scope note: A stone or stone platform in a fire upon which cooking vessels are placed.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cooler
scope note: A container designed to assist in cooling foodstuffs or liquids. Use specific type where known.
broader: Drink Serving Container
narrower: Wine Cooler
narrower: Water Cooler
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corer
scope note: A device for removing the core from fruit.
narrower: Apple Corer
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cutlery
scope note: Hand held instruments which assist in the holding, cutting and eating of food.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
narrower: Fork (Utensil)
narrower: Spoon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Decanter
scope note: A stoppered bottle, for serving drinks.
broader: Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dish
scope note: A container used for holding or serving food, especially an open shallow container.
broader: Food Serving Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Inturned Dish
narrower: Pedestal Dish
narrower: Lobed Dish
narrower: Divided Dish
narrower: Multiple Dish
narrower: Dripping Dish
narrower: Chicken Feeder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drinking Horn
scope note: A drinking vessel, usually curved in shape, fashioned out of animal tusk or horn and sometimes with bands of decoration.
alternative label: Drinking Horn Mount
broader: Drinking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ewer
scope note: A large jug or pitcher with a wide mouth.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Smoker
scope note: An object used to preserve fish by immersing the fish in smoke.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flagon
scope note: Container with a handle, spout and narrow neck.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Drink Serving Container
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flask
scope note: A bottle with a narrow neck used for wine, oil etc.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Flattened Flask
narrower: Globular Flask
narrower: Ring Flask
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fork (Utensil)
scope note: A hand held utensil with two or more prongs to hold food.
alternative label: Fork Prong
broader: Cutlery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Frying Pan
scope note: A long handled shallow pan used for frying.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Goblet
scope note: A container for drinking, with a base and stem but without handles.
broader: Drinking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jar
scope note: A wide mouthed container, usually cylindrical without handles.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Biconical Jar
narrower: Concave Sided Jar
narrower: Cylindrical Jar
narrower: Flared Jar
narrower: Globular Jar
narrower: Inturned Jar
narrower: Rounded Jar
narrower: Shouldered Jar
narrower: Bar Lug Jar
narrower: Bar Lip Jar
narrower: Bunghole Jar
narrower: Handled Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jug
scope note: A container for holding or pouring liquids, usually having a handle or lip.
broader: Drink Serving Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Baluster Jug
narrower: Barrel Shaped Jug
narrower: Biconical Jug
narrower: Conical Jug
narrower: Cylindrical Jug
narrower: Globular Jug
narrower: Pear Shaped Jug
narrower: Rounded Jug
narrower: Shouldered Jug
narrower: Waisted Jug
narrower: Face Jug
narrower: Knight Jug
narrower: Puzzle Jug
narrower: Tripod Pitcher
narrower: Spouted Pitcher
narrower: Bunghole Jug
narrower: Bartmann Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kettle
scope note: A vessel with a lid, handle and spout used particularly for boiling water.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ladle
scope note: A long handled scoop usually used with liquids.
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Limpet Scoop
scope note: An object assumed to be to pick limpets out of their shells.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Masher
scope note: A hand held device for mashing food, usually with a flat holed base attached to a handle.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mazer
scope note: A drinking bowl, often wooden.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mug
scope note: A drinking vessel with a handle.
broader: Drinking Vessel
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Barrel Shaped Mug
narrower: Conical Mug
narrower: Cylindrical Mug
narrower: Flared Mug
narrower: Rounded Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nut Crackers
scope note: An instrument for breaking open hard shelled nuts.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pan
scope note: A broad container, usually used for cooking.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pancheon
scope note: A large shallow bowl for letting liquids stand.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipkin
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of one straight handle, attached to either rim or body, and usually with a lip at right angles to the handle. The body is generally rounded, with a short neck and an everted rim. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Container <By Form>
broader: Food Preparation Container
narrower: Tripod Pipkin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pitcher
scope note: A large jug, usually rounded with a narrow neck, used for holding liquids.
broader: Drink Serving Container
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plate
scope note: A shallow, usually circular, dish on which food is served or eaten from.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Porringer
scope note: A small dish, often with a handle, for soup, porridge etc.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Posset Pot
scope note: A pot for drinking hot milk curdled with ale and flavoured with spice used as a remedy eg for colds.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pot Boiler
scope note: A stone heated in a fire then dropped into a liquid to heat it.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Skillet
scope note: A form of frying pan, usually medieval.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spit
scope note: A device to hold and rotate food against a heat source during cooking.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spoon
scope note: Implement with a shallow bowl at the end of a handle used to eat with or to stir food etc.
broader: Cutlery
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Steamer
scope note: A device for containing food whilst cooking it by the action of steam.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tankard
scope note: A large one handled drinking vessel, sometimes fitted with a hinged lid.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trivet
scope note: A tripod used to support pots over a fire.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tyg
scope note: A drinking vessel with two or more handles.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Urn
scope note: A vase-like receptacle, especially a large bulbous one with a foot.
broader: Container
narrower: Biconical Urn
narrower: Bipartite Urn
narrower: Cordoned Urn
narrower: Tripartite Urn
narrower: Collared Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wine Cooler
scope note: A container used to assist in cooling wine.
broader: Cooler
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wineskin
scope note: A flexible container, usually leather, for the storage and transportation of wine.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Alembic
scope note: A type of retort used for distillation.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altar Vessel
scope note: A container used upon the altar.
narrower: Altar Vase
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bed Pan
scope note: A container used as a lavatory by bedridden people.
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bottle
scope note: A container, typically cylindrical with a narrow neck, usually for containing liquids.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Container <By Form>
narrower: Milk Bottle
narrower: Wine Bottle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Butter Churn
scope note: A vessel used to produce butter from milk through agitation.
broader: Churn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cage
scope note: A portable confining enclosure or framework.
broader: Secure Storage Container
narrower: Bird Cage
narrower: Insect Cage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Can
scope note: A metal container for liquids and foodstuffs, often sealed.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carboy
scope note: A large bottle, generally protected by a basket or box, usually used for containing corrosive liquids, etc.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Costrel
scope note: A portable medieval container usually cylindrical or barrel shaped.
alternative label: Pilgrim Bottle
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
narrower: Barrel Costrel
narrower: Cylindrical Costrel
narrower: Mammiform Costrel
narrower: Standing Costrel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cresset
scope note: A metal basket, mounted on a pole, in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crucible
scope note: A container in which substances are heated to high temperatures.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cruse
scope note: A small earthenware container used for liquids.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cupping Vessel
scope note: A vessel used in 'dry cupping' to form a vacuum over an area of skin.
broader: Medical Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fulling Vat
scope note: A large container used for the process of cleansing and thickening cloth by beating and washing.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Holy Water Vessel
scope note: A container for holding water that has been blessed by a priest and is used for symbolic rituals of purification.
alternative label: Holy Water Box
alternative label: Holy Water Pot
alternative label: Holy Water Vase
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Keg
scope note: A small barrel.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kohl Pot
scope note: A container for kohl, a powder usually made of antimony, used as eye shadow.
broader: Cosmetic Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Laver
scope note: A basin of water used by priests for ritual ablutions.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marriage Bowl
scope note: A bowl used in the marriage ceremony.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Marriage Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Milk Bottle
scope note: A bottle for the storage and transportation of milk.
broader: Bottle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Milk Churn
scope note: A large container for milk.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mortarium
scope note: A Roman mixing vessel with a gritted inner surface.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Needle Holder
scope note: A container in which needles are held.
alternative label: Needle Case
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Vessel
scope note: A container used to hold an offering.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
narrower: Offering Bowl
narrower: Offering Dish
narrower: Offering Jar
narrower: Offering Plate
narrower: Offering Tray
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Perfume Bottle
scope note: A container for perfume.
alternative label: Perfume Pot
broader: Cosmetic Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Platter
scope note: Large shallow dish or plate.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pounce Pot
scope note: A pot for fine powder.
broader: Writing Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pouncet Box
scope note: A box with a perforated top used for perfume.
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Retort
scope note: A glass vessel with a long tapering neck that is bent down. Used for distillation.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sack
scope note: A large bag made of coarse cloth or thick paper.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Safe
scope note: A strong container, usually metal, secured for storing money or valuables.
broader: Secure Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucepan
scope note: A container for cooking.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spittoon
scope note: A receptacle for spittle, usually used in a public place.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tank
scope note: A large container or reservoir for liquids or gases.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tazza
scope note: A Roman wine cup with a shallow bowl and a circular foot.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tray
scope note: A thin flat board or plate usually with a raised edge on which things can be carried.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trunk
scope note: A large strong case or box used to contain objects for storage or transport.
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tumbler
scope note: A flat bottomed drinking vessel with no handle or stem.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Unguent Pot
scope note: A container for ointments or perfume.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Cooler
scope note: A container used to assist in cooling water.
broader: Cooler
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Dropper
scope note: A tube to produce drops of liquid.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Watering Can
scope note: A container, usually metal, used to water plants.
broader: Horticultural Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wine Bottle
scope note: A vessel for the storage and transport of wine.
broader: Bottle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winnowing Tray
scope note: A tray for separating grain from chaff.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Adze
scope note: A cutting tool where the plane of the blade is at right angles to the shaft.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Adze Hammer
scope note: A shafthole adze with additional hammer knob, normally polished stone.
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Auger
scope note: A tool with a cross handle at one end and a spoon shaped or gouge cutter at the other, used for drilling holes.
broader: Drilling Equipment
narrower: Spoon Auger
narrower: Twist Auger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Auger Bit
scope note: The cutting part of an auger.
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Awl
scope note: A simple, pointed implement for piercing.
broader: Piercing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beehive Quern
scope note: A method of grinding cereals where one stone is rotated on another by hand.
broader: Quern
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bodkin
scope note: A pointed tool used to pierce holes, usually in textiles.
broader: Piercing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burnisher
scope note: A tool used to polish the surface of an artefact.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carder
scope note: A flat board with short spikes used to comb out the staple of wool to remove tangles before spinning. Usually used in pairs.
alternative label: Wool Comb
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chisel
scope note: A cutting tool for shaping and carving materials, often used in conjunction with a hammer or mallet.
broader: Cutting Equipment
narrower: Moulding Chisel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Die Stamp
scope note: An engraved stamp used to impress an image onto another object.
broader: Moulding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Distaff
scope note: A rod around which fibre is wound for spinning
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drill
scope note: A tool for boring holes.
broader: Drilling Equipment
narrower: Bow Drill
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drill Bit
scope note: The cutting part of a drill. Often bits are interchangeable.
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

End Scraper
scope note: A flint blade or flake with retouch on one or both ends.
broader: Scraper (Tool)
narrower: Convex End Scraper
narrower: Transverse End Scraper
narrower: Straight End Scraper
narrower: Concave End Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fabricator
scope note: Used to detach flakes from cores or tools.
broader: Tool Making Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

File
scope note: A tool, usually metal, with roughened surfaces in the form of very small teeth.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Folding Knife
scope note: A knife with a hinged blade which folds into a slot in the handle.
alternative label: Clasp Knife
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gouge
scope note: A tool with a sharp, concave edge for shaping wood, stone or metal.
broader: Cutting Equipment
narrower: Socketed Gouge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grater
scope note: A device with a sharpened surface used to grate objects such, as vegetables or cheese, into smaller pieces.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Graver
scope note: A hand held tool for marking or graving.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hammerstone
scope note: A non perforated stone used as a hammer in making stone tools.
broader: Tool Making Equipment
narrower: Grooved Hammerstone
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hurdling Tool
scope note: A tool used in making wooden hurdles.
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knitting Needle
scope note: An instrument used to create and link loops of yarn to produce a garment.
alternative label: Knitting Pin
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lever
scope note: A bar used to increase the force being brought to bear in order to move an object.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Linen Smoother
scope note: A flattened glass sphere used to give linen a gloss.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Loom
scope note: An apparatus worked by hand or mechanically for weaving yarn into textile.
alternative label: Heddle Cradle
alternative label: Warping Frame
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marking Tool
scope note: A tool used to impart an image, impression or mark onto a surface.
narrower: Embossing Stamp
narrower: Scorer
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marlin Spike
scope note: A spike for separating the strands of a rope.
broader: Piercing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Maul
scope note: A massive hammer of wood, stone or iron.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moulding Chisel
scope note: A specially designed chisel for producing ornamental mouldings.
broader: Chisel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nail Extractor
scope note: A tool for extracting nails, tacks, pins etc from objects.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Netting Needle
scope note: A needle for making and mending nets, often forked at both ends.
broader: Needle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Peeler
scope note: A device with a handle and cutting edge to help remove skin from vegetables and fruit.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Penknife
scope note: A small, sharp bladed knife for sharpening pens, originally sheathed, now the blades fold.
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pincers
scope note: A tool for gripping with, often used to pinch objects together.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plane
scope note: A tool used to smooth wood. It has a flat surface with an adjustable blade protruding through it.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pliers
scope note: A gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms, usually with serrated jaws.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Poker
scope note: A bar or rod, usually of metal, used to push another object into place eg to push coals within a fire.
broader: Tools And Equipment
broader: Fire Iron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polisher
scope note: Polished bone used to burnish objects eg pottery.
alternative label: Rubber
alternative label: Rubbing Stone
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Press
scope note: Equipment or tool used to compress an object into a desired form, a flatter appearance etc.
broader: Pressing And Crushing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Punch
scope note: A tool for perforating or stamping, used in conjunction with a hammer.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quern
scope note: A stone for grinding grain.
alternative label: Quernstone
alternative label: Quern Stone
alternative label: Quernstones
alternative label: Quern Stones
narrower: Beehive Quern
narrower: Rotary Quern
narrower: Saddle Quern
narrower: Trough Quern
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rotary Quern
scope note: A quern where one stone is rotated on another to grind grain.
broader: Quern
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saddle Quern
scope note: A stone with a concave upper surface on which grain was ground by using a rubbing stone.
broader: Quern
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scriber
scope note: A hard sharp point used to cut a design into metal.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scutching Knife
scope note: A tool used in the separation of fibres from the bark in flax working.
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shuttle
scope note: An object that carries the weft in a loom without the need to be passed from hand to hand. The thread is wound into the shuttle and can be used in hand or machine looms
alternative label: Bobbin Shuttle
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Skewer
scope note: A pin used to hold meat together whilst cooking.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Soldering Lamp
scope note: A tool used to impart heat in order to fuse two or more metal surfaces together.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spindle
scope note: A wooden rod passed through a spindle whorl. Used to handspin fibre.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Squeezer
scope note: A device to extract juice, usually from fruit.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tenterhook
scope note: Hook used to support cloth on a tenter frame after fulling to dry the cloth.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thatching Needle
scope note: A needle used to sew together thatch.
broader: Needle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thimble
scope note: A small cap for protecting the finger or thumb whilst sewing.
broader: Textile Equipment
narrower: Palm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trowel
scope note: A small blade for moving earth, applying liquids such as plaster, smoothing etc.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weaving Comb
scope note: A toothed comb used to beat the weft against the cloth in weaving.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wrench
scope note: A tool with adjustable jaws for gripping and turning objects.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Anvil
scope note: A block, usually of iron, upon which objects are shaped and hammered eg in smithing.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe Mould
scope note: A mould in which an axehead is cast.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bobbin
scope note: An object on which thread or yarn is wound or hooked.
broader: Textile Equipment
narrower: Lace Bobbin
narrower: Thread Bobbin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bradawl
scope note: A small tool which pierces material. It has a flat cutting edge.
broader: Piercing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carding Comb
scope note: A comb used to comb fibre before spinning.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cast
scope note: A moulded object.
broader: Moulding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Caulking Tool
scope note: A tool to apply material to the seams of a ship.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cogwheel
scope note: A wheel with a series of teeth on its outside which interlock with similar teeth on another cogwheel to receive or give motion.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coir Beater
scope note: A tool used in processing the fibres from coconuts.
broader: Beater (Tool)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Combination Tool
scope note: A tool which combines two or more different types of tool.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Creaser
scope note: A flat edged blade used in leatherworking
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curriers Knife
scope note: A leather working tool.
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Digging Scoop
scope note: A tool with a scoop end for digging up roots etc.
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drawknife
scope note: A knife handled at both ends used to shave wood.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Butteris
scope note: A farrier's tool for paring a horse's hoof.
broader: Animal Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flatter
scope note: A pair of flat faced tools used to smooth iron.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flax Beater
scope note: An tool used to separate flax fibres from the wood and bark following retting.
alternative label: Flax Pounder
broader: Beater (Tool)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fuller
scope note: A pair of round edged tools like chisels to make a groove in iron.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gimlet
scope note: A small tool for boring holes with a cross handle and a screw tip.
alternative label: Twist Gimlet
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heckle
scope note: A type of comb for flax or hemp.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heddle Rod
scope note: A rod to lift the odd numbered warp threads to enable the weft to be passed through.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ingot Mould
scope note: A mould in which an ingot is made.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kiln Furniture
scope note: The constituent parts of a kiln.
alternative label: Saggar
alternative label: Kiln Bar
alternative label: Kiln Lining
alternative label: Kiln Packing
alternative label: Kiln Spacer
alternative label: Fire Bar
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lace Pillow
scope note: A pillow or cushion for lace making.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lathe
scope note: Equipment for turning wood, metal, bone etc.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Leather Stamp
scope note: An engraved object which when struck imparts the image engraved onto the leather.
broader: Marking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Loomweight
scope note: Weights used on a type of vertical loom to hold the warp threads taut.
alternative label: Loom-Weight
alternative label: Loom Weight
alternative label: Loom-Weights
alternative label: Loom Weights
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pargetting Mould
scope note: A tool used to produce designs in plaster on the outside of buildings.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pin Cushion
scope note: A small cushion into which pins are pushed for storage.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polishing Iron
scope note: A tool used to produce a polish on an object.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Potters Tool
scope note: A tool used in making pottery.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Potters Wheel
scope note: A rotating wheel, horizontal to the ground, on which pottery is made.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pulley
scope note: A wheel with a groove in it for a rope or cord, used to raise heavy objects.
alternative label: Pulley Insert
alternative label: Pulley Wheel
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reamer
scope note: An object used in smithing to enlarge holes, consists of a tapered square rod.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rippler
scope note: An instrument to remove the seeds from flax.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shave
scope note: A tool used to remove shavings from an object.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slicker
scope note: A knife used to rub grease into a hide and to force dirt out of it. The knife is symmetrical with a handle at each end.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Snarling Iron
scope note: A rod used to create repousee work on metal vessels. The rod is Z shaped.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spindle Whorl
scope note: The weight attached to a spindle used for handspinning.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spokeshave
scope note: A short blade set at an angle in a slot between two handles.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spoon Auger
scope note: A bit for an auger to scoop out material.
broader: Auger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spoon Bit
scope note: A bit which scoops out material.
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strop
scope note: A leather strap for sharpening a razor.
broader: Sharpening Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Swage
scope note: A tool used to reduce the diameter of metal rods. Consists of a pair of semicylindrical surfaces.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trial Piece
scope note: Piece of work to test eventual pattern, sometimes small and used as a demonstration of crafter's skill.
alternative label: Motif Piece
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Twist Auger
scope note: An auger bit which creates its hole by drilling into the material.
broader: Auger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Twist Bit
scope note: A drill bit used in metal and wood working.
broader: Drilling Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vice
scope note: An appliance for holding an object while work is done on it, usually has a pair of jaws.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weaving Batten
scope note: A flat blade used to beat the weft against the newly woven cloth in weaving.
alternative label: Weaving Stick
alternative label: Weaving Sword
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weaving Tablet
scope note: An object used in tablet weaving to control the shed.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weft Beater
scope note: A cigar shaped implement used to release knots and tangles in weaving.
alternative label: Pin Beater
alternative label: Thread Picker
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Yarn Twister
scope note: A tool used to twist fibres together to create yarn.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Staff Weapon
scope note: A long shafted weapon with a head that can be edged and/or pointed.
narrower: Spear
narrower: Guisarme
narrower: Halberd
narrower: Glaive
narrower: Pole Axe
narrower: Trident
narrower: Bill
broader: Edged Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Explosive Weapon
scope note: A weapon which causes damage through exploding.
narrower: Grenade
narrower: Mine
narrower: Bomb
broader: Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Percussive Weapon
scope note: A weapon, usually blunt, used to strike an opponent.
narrower: Club
narrower: Mace
narrower: War Hammer
narrower: Quarterstaff
broader: Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Projectile Weapon
scope note: A weapon where an object is propelled away from its launcher by means of force. The launcher can be a weapon, eg a catapult, or a person. This term includes the projectiles themselves.
narrower: Blowpipe (Weapon)
narrower: Crossbow
narrower: Spear Thrower
narrower: Cannon
narrower: Catapult
narrower: Sling (Military)
narrower: Firearm
narrower: Mortar (Weapon)
narrower: Bow (Weapon)
narrower: Spear Gun
narrower: Projectile
broader: Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Broadsword
scope note: A broad design of sword used for cutting and slashing.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Angon
scope note: A long spear with a double barb where one barb is longer than the other.
broader: Javelin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arm Guard
scope note: A piece of armour designed to protect the arm or a part of the arm.
alternative label: Wrist Guard
alternative label: Bracer
alternative label: Arm Piece
alternative label: Vambrace
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clothing
scope note: Covering and accessories worn on the body.
narrower: Costume
narrower: Footwear
narrower: Headwear
narrower: Outerwear
narrower: Underwear
narrower: Clothing Accessory
narrower: Protective Clothing
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Footwear
scope note: Clothing worn on the foot.
narrower: Boot
narrower: Clog
narrower: Moccasin
narrower: Sandal
narrower: Shoe
narrower: Slipper
narrower: Sock
narrower: Patten
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Headwear
scope note: An object worn on the head.
narrower: Bonnet
narrower: Cap
narrower: Ear Muff
narrower: Eye Shade
narrower: Hat
narrower: Head Band
narrower: Head Dress
narrower: Head Net
narrower: Head Scarf
narrower: Kerchief
narrower: Turban
narrower: Veil
narrower: Wig
narrower: Hair Piece
narrower: Hood (Clothing)
narrower: Hair Net
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Outerwear
scope note: Clothes worn so that they are visible, usually but not always worn over other clothes.
narrower: Shawl
narrower: Robe
narrower: Loincloth
narrower: Legging
narrower: Kilt
narrower: Jumper
narrower: Jerkin
narrower: Jacket
narrower: Gaiter
narrower: Dress
narrower: Coat
narrower: Cloak
narrower: Breeches
narrower: Blouse
narrower: Bib
narrower: Apron
narrower: Shift
narrower: Shirt
narrower: Skirt
narrower: Smock
narrower: Trousers
narrower: Tunic
narrower: Wrap
narrower: Penis Sheath
narrower: Tobe
narrower: Codpiece
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Underwear
scope note: Clothes worn against the skin and beneath other clothes.
narrower: Garter
narrower: Stocking
narrower: Corset
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clothing Accessory
scope note: An item worn as clothing or in addition to clothes.
narrower: Baldric
narrower: Sword Belt
narrower: Mask
narrower: Plume
narrower: Sleeve
narrower: Girdle
narrower: Arm Band
narrower: Belt
narrower: Choker
narrower: Collar
narrower: Cuff
narrower: Neckerchief
narrower: Neck Tie
narrower: Muff
narrower: Glove
narrower: Ruff
narrower: Sash
narrower: Scarf
narrower: Stole
narrower: Stomacher
narrower: Tippet (Cape)
narrower: Wrist Band
narrower: Fichu
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Personal Ornament
scope note: An object originally created to be worn on the human body or on clothing for ornamentation rather than for protection or as a body covering.
narrower: Hair Ornament
narrower: Head Ornament
narrower: Jewellery
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Personal Symbol
scope note: An object originally created to communicate a particular personal belief, achievement, status or membership. It includes articles of adornment or clothing worn primarily for their symbolism.
narrower: Baton
narrower: Crown
narrower: Sceptre
narrower: Arms
narrower: Medal
narrower: Pilgrim Badge
narrower: Badge
narrower: Heraldic Device
narrower: Epaulette
narrower: Medallion
narrower: Tippet (Stole)
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Annular Brooch
scope note: A ring shaped brooch, commonly Anglo-Saxon and medieval.
broader: Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plate Brooch
scope note: A Romano-British brooch type, appearing at the end of the first century AD and developing during the second, characterized by a flat plate to which the pin and catchplate are attached at the back.
broader: Brooch
narrower: Disc Brooch
narrower: Animal Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Toilet Article
scope note: This includes all articles created to be used for personal care, hygiene, grooming and cosmetic activities.
broader: Personal Accessory
narrower: Cosmetic Article
narrower: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Article
scope note: An object used with cosmetics.
narrower: Cosmetic Mortar
narrower: Cosmetic Pestle
narrower: Cosmetic Set
narrower: Palette (Cosmetic)
narrower: Unguent Bottle
narrower: Cosmetic Spoon
broader: Toilet Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Care Equipment
scope note: Objects used for looking after hair.
narrower: Comb
narrower: Hair Curler
narrower: Wig Curler
narrower: Hairbrush
broader: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manicure Implement
scope note: An item used as part of a manicure.
narrower: Nail Clipper
narrower: Nail File
narrower: Manicure Set
narrower: Nail Cleaner
broader: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shaving Brush
scope note: A brush used to apply soap to the body when shaving.
broader: Shaving Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Footwear Component
scope note: Items which are part of or added to footwear.
narrower: Spur
narrower: Boot Stud
narrower: Clump Sole
narrower: Crampon
narrower: Hob Nail
narrower: Shoe Iron
narrower: Sole
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Die
scope note: A multi sided object usually used to obtain a unique value in games of chance.
alternative label: Dice
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sedan Chair
scope note: An enclosed chair for carrying a person, usually carried by two people.
alternative label: Carrying Chair
broader: Land Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ski
scope note: Each of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, usually pointed and turned up at the front, fastened under the feet for travel on snow.
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palette (Artists)
scope note: A board or slab, often with a thumb hole in it, used by an artist to hold and mix colours on.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Relief
scope note: A raised carving.
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Geometry Instrument
scope note: Instruments used within geometry, geometrical drawing and navigational mapping.
narrower: Dividers
narrower: Square
narrower: Set Square
narrower: Quadrant
narrower: Protractor
narrower: Compasses
narrower: Callipers
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Callipers
scope note: An instrument with curved arms for measuring difficult or awkward shapes.
broader: Geometry Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Time Measuring Instrument
scope note: An instrument used to measure the passing of time.
narrower: Sundial
narrower: Watch
narrower: Calendar
narrower: Clock
narrower: Sand Glass
narrower: Moondial
narrower: Gnomon
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Side Scraper
scope note: A scraper with retouch at right angles to the bulb of percussion.
narrower: Denticulate
narrower: Notch
broader: Scraper (Tool)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thumb Nail Scraper
scope note: A small semi circular scraper current in the Bronze Age.
broader: Scraper (Tool)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grinding Equipment
scope note: Equipment used in the grinding of cereal to produce foodstuffs.
narrower: Grain Rubber
narrower: Millstone
narrower: Pestle
narrower: Quern
narrower: Muller
narrower: Pounder
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cutting Equipment
scope note: Equipment used primarily to cut, slice, chop etc, using an implement with one or more sharp edges.
narrower: Bill Hook
narrower: Machete
narrower: Pruning Hook
narrower: Reaping Hook
narrower: Scythe
narrower: Secateurs
narrower: Shears
narrower: Sickle
narrower: Turf Cutter
narrower: Weeding Hook
narrower: Razor
narrower: Handaxe
narrower: Knife
narrower: Blade
narrower: Chopper
narrower: Cleaver
narrower: Scissors
narrower: Saw
narrower: Clippers
narrower: Adze
narrower: Adze Hammer
narrower: Chisel
narrower: Gouge
narrower: Hurdling Tool
narrower: Flake
narrower: Backed Bladelet
narrower: Axehead
narrower: Axe
narrower: Adzehead
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drilling Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to bore a hole in a solid object through the use of a twisting, drilling action.
narrower: Borer
narrower: Auger
narrower: Auger Bit
narrower: Drill
narrower: Drill Bit
narrower: Gimlet
narrower: Spoon Bit
narrower: Twist Bit
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gripping Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to grip an object.
narrower: Forceps
narrower: Tweezers
narrower: Tongs
narrower: Nail Extractor
narrower: Pincers
narrower: Pliers
narrower: Wrench
narrower: Vice
narrower: Pinners Bone
narrower: Spanner
narrower: Selector Grab
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marking Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to create a mark, image or character in an object.
narrower: Seal Matrix
narrower: Branding Iron
narrower: Etching Tool
narrower: Engraving Tool
narrower: Burin
narrower: Graver
narrower: Marking Tool
narrower: Punch
narrower: Scriber
narrower: Leather Stamp
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Striking Equipment
scope note: Equipment used primarily to bring percussive force onto an object.
narrower: Flail
narrower: Mattock
narrower: Pick
narrower: Pickaxe
narrower: Mallet
narrower: Hammer
narrower: Adze Hammer
narrower: Maul
narrower: Stamp
narrower: Beater (Tool)
narrower: Sledgehammer
narrower: Axe Hammer
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Piercing Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to pierce or puncture other objects through the use of a point.
narrower: Syringe
narrower: Point
narrower: Awl
narrower: Bodkin
narrower: Marlin Spike
narrower: Needle
narrower: Bradawl
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Smoothing Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to scrape and smooth objects.
narrower: Arrow Straightener
narrower: Burnisher
narrower: File
narrower: Linen Smoother
narrower: Plane
narrower: Polisher
narrower: Drawknife
narrower: Lathe
narrower: Polishing Iron
narrower: Shave
narrower: Spokeshave
narrower: Scraper (Tool)
narrower: Float (Tool)
narrower: Rasp
narrower: Flat Iron
narrower: Polishing Stone
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moulding Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to create objects through the use of a pattern or matrix which shapes the object.
narrower: Mould
narrower: Last
narrower: Die Stamp
narrower: Cast
narrower: Coin Die
narrower: Mouldstone
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Care Equipment
scope note: Equipment used in the care and upkeep of animals, usually used directly on the animal.
narrower: Curry Comb
narrower: Butteris
narrower: Hoof Pick
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pressing And Crushing Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to compress or break through compression.
narrower: Crushing Stone
narrower: Press
narrower: Mortar Stone
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sharpening Equipment
scope note: Equipment used to sharpen other objects.
narrower: Grindstone
narrower: Sharpener
narrower: Whetstone
narrower: Strop
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tool Making Equipment
scope note: Equipment used in the making of tools.
narrower: Fabricator
narrower: Hammerstone
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Preparation Equipment
scope note: Includes equipment for the consumption of food.
narrower: Flesh Hook
narrower: Knife
narrower: Cleaver
narrower: Cheese Press
narrower: Churning Stick
narrower: Cooking Stone
narrower: Corer
narrower: Cutlery
narrower: Fish Smoker
narrower: Ladle
narrower: Limpet Scoop
narrower: Masher
narrower: Nut Crackers
narrower: Spit
narrower: Steamer
narrower: Grater
narrower: Peeler
narrower: Skewer
narrower: Squeezer
narrower: Corkscrew
narrower: Jack (Cooking)
broader: Food Preparation And Consumption
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fork (Tool)
scope note: A handled tool with two or more prongs used for digging, cultivation etc.
broader: Cultivation Object
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harness Fitting
scope note: Metalwork attaching or attached to a harness.
alternative label: Terret
alternative label: Terret Ring
narrower: Bridle Fitting
narrower: Harness Clip
narrower: Harness Hook
narrower: Harness Mount
narrower: Harness Pendant
narrower: Harness Ring
narrower: Headstall
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Edge Blown Wind Instrument
scope note: An instrument where the note is made by air being blown over an edge.
narrower: Whistle
narrower: Flute
narrower: Pan Pipe
narrower: Organ
broader: Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reed Blown Wind Instrument
scope note: An instrument in which air is made to vibrate by a cane reed, which may be single or double, and may or may not be contained in a reed cap.
narrower: Reed Pipe
broader: Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lip Blown Wind Instrument
scope note: An instrument in which air is made to vibrate by the player vibrating their lips and blowing into a mouthpiece.
narrower: Horn (Music)
narrower: Trumpet
narrower: Hunting Horn
narrower: Carnyx
broader: Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument Component
scope note: Part of a musical instrument.
narrower: Bridge (Music)
narrower: Plectrum
narrower: Tuning Peg
narrower: Beater (Music)
narrower: Bow (Music)
narrower: Drumstick
narrower: Key (Music)
narrower: Pedal (Music)
narrower: Soundboard
narrower: Soundbox
narrower: Stop (Music)
narrower: Valve (Music)
narrower: Windchest
narrower: Tailpiece
broader: Music
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clappers
scope note: A simple instrument where two pieces of material are manipulated to knock together.
narrower: Castanet
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scraper (Musical)
scope note: A musical instrument which produces its sound by being scraped.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scraper (Tool)
scope note: A flake or blade with retouch along one or more edges.
alternative label: Scraper
alternative label: Scrapers
narrower: End Scraper
narrower: Side Scraper
narrower: Thumb Nail Scraper
broader: Smoothing Equipment
broader: Lithic Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Furnishing
scope note: Soft coverings and associated objects used within buildings.
narrower: Cushion
narrower: Floor Covering
narrower: Table Linen
narrower: Wall Covering
narrower: Window Covering
narrower: Bedding
broader: Furnishings And Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bedding
scope note: Soft items used to make a bed ready to be slept upon.
narrower: Blanket
narrower: Bolster
narrower: Mattress
narrower: Pillow
narrower: Sheet
broader: Furnishing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rug
scope note: A mat used on the floor as a covering.
broader: Floor Covering
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Craft
scope note: Any vehicle/craft used for transportation on water.
narrower: Coracle
narrower: Canoe
narrower: Boat
narrower: Ship
broader: Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Land Vehicle
scope note: Any vehicle for transportation on land.
narrower: Wagon
narrower: Sledge (Vehicle)
narrower: Litter
narrower: Chariot
narrower: Cart
narrower: Carriage
narrower: Sedan Chair
broader: Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Craft Equipment
scope note: Equipment used on or with water craft.
narrower: Rowlock
narrower: Paddle
narrower: Oar
narrower: Anchor
narrower: Boat Hook
narrower: Rigging Spacer
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Writing And Drawing Equipment
scope note: An object used in the transmission of the written word or drawn image.
narrower: Ink
narrower: Ink Bottle
narrower: Inkwell
narrower: Paint Brush
narrower: Parchment Pricker
narrower: Pen
narrower: Pencil
narrower: Quill
narrower: Sandshaker
narrower: Sealing Wax
narrower: Stylus
narrower: Writing Brush
narrower: Writing Tablet
narrower: Drawing Set
narrower: Paper Weight
narrower: Ink Spoon
narrower: Ink Stand
narrower: Ink Stone
narrower: Writing Slate
narrower: Paper
narrower: Lap Desk
broader: Written Communications
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Float (Tool)
scope note: A plasterer's tool for smoothing the surface of plaster.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Milking Vessel
scope note: A container to receive milk during the milking process.
alternative label: Milking Can
alternative label: Milking Jug
alternative label: Milking Pail
alternative label: Milking Pot
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Container <By Function>
scope note: Containers identified by function rather than by form.
narrower: Measuring Vessel
narrower: Seal Box
narrower: Fishing Basket
narrower: Wager Cup
narrower: Pigment Container
narrower: Sieve
narrower: Fulling Vat
narrower: Musical Instrument Case
narrower: Needle Holder
narrower: Spittoon
narrower: Food And Drink Serving Container
narrower: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
narrower: Horticultural Container
narrower: Storage Container
narrower: Weapon And Ammunition Container
narrower: Scientific And Industrial Container
narrower: Writing Container
narrower: Religious Or Ritual Container
narrower: Personal Hygiene Container
narrower: Medical Container
narrower: Hand Luggage
narrower: Dice Shaker
narrower: Mirror Case
narrower: Cruet (Domestic)
narrower: Bird Feeder
narrower: Grease Pot
narrower: Tobacco Holder
narrower: Food And Liquid Storage Container
broader: Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food And Drink Serving Container
scope note: Containers used to serve food and drink. Use appropriate term.
broader: Food Preparation And Consumption
broader: Container <By Function>
narrower: Food Serving Container
narrower: Drink Serving Container
narrower: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Serving Container
scope note: A container used to serve food from.
narrower: Nose Bag
narrower: Chafing Dish
narrower: Trough
narrower: Bowl
narrower: Charger
narrower: Dish
narrower: Plate
narrower: Porringer
narrower: Platter
narrower: Tray
narrower: Trencher
narrower: Creamer
narrower: Salt Cellar
narrower: Egg Cup
broader: Food And Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drink Serving Container
scope note: A container used to serve drinks and liquids.
narrower: Cooler
narrower: Decanter
narrower: Flagon
narrower: Jug
narrower: Pitcher
narrower: Saucer
narrower: Bombard
broader: Food And Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drinking Vessel
scope note: A container from which liquid is drunk.
narrower: Feeding Bottle
narrower: Stoup (Drinking Vessel)
narrower: Beaker
narrower: Cup
narrower: Drinking Horn
narrower: Goblet
narrower: Mazer
narrower: Mug
narrower: Posset Pot
narrower: Tankard
narrower: Tyg
narrower: Tazza
narrower: Tumbler
narrower: Mether
narrower: Palm Cup
narrower: Wine Glass
broader: Food And Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Gathering And Preparation Container
scope note: Containers in which food and or drink is gathered or processed.
narrower: Churn
narrower: Threshing Tray
narrower: Winnowing Basket
narrower: Mortar (Vessel)
narrower: Colander
narrower: Pancheon
narrower: Pipkin
narrower: Creel
narrower: Mortarium
narrower: Winnowing Tray
narrower: Milking Vessel
narrower: Cooking Vessel
narrower: Sugar Mould
narrower: Salt Ship
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cooking Vessel
scope note: Containers used for cooking.
narrower: Cauldron
narrower: Frying Pan
narrower: Kettle
narrower: Pan
narrower: Skillet
narrower: Saucepan
narrower: Fish Kettle
narrower: Griddle (Plate)
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horticultural Container
scope note: A container used in growing plants, either to contain or for use in their cultivation eg watering cans.
narrower: Flower Pot
narrower: Watering Can
narrower: Watering Pot
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Storage Container
scope note: This does not include food or liquid storage.
narrower: Game Box
narrower: Basket
narrower: Barrel
narrower: Box
narrower: Chest
narrower: Casket
narrower: Sack
narrower: Trunk
narrower: Secure Storage Container
narrower: Case (Pipe)
narrower: Fan Case
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Secure Storage Container
scope note: A container designed to be difficult to get into or out of, thus ensuring the safety of objects inside the container.
narrower: Money Box
narrower: Cage
narrower: Safe
broader: Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scientific And Industrial Container
scope note: Containers used for industrial or scientific purposes.
narrower: Phial
narrower: Alembic
narrower: Carboy
narrower: Crucible
narrower: Retort
narrower: Water Dropper
narrower: Parting Vessel
narrower: Receiver
narrower: Cupel
narrower: Distilling Base
narrower: Watch Glass
narrower: Cucurbit
narrower: Candlemakers Trough
narrower: Gas Cylinder
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Writing Container
scope note: A container holding materials used in writing.
narrower: Ink Bottle
narrower: Inkwell
narrower: Sandshaker
narrower: Pounce Pot
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religious Or Ritual Container
scope note: A container with a religious, ritual or funerary use.
narrower: Cinerary Bowl
narrower: Cinerary Casket
narrower: Chalice
narrower: Censer
narrower: Burial Chest
narrower: Ampulla
narrower: Cinerary Urn
narrower: Coffin
narrower: Divination Bowl
narrower: Incantation Bowl
narrower: Dowry Box
narrower: Votive Tank
narrower: Reliquary
narrower: Altar Vessel
narrower: Holy Water Vessel
narrower: Laver
narrower: Marriage Bowl
narrower: Offering Vessel
narrower: Libation Container
narrower: Canopic Vessel
narrower: Monstrance
narrower: Piscina
narrower: Lachrymatory (Religious)
narrower: Pygmy Cup
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Personal Hygiene Container
scope note: This includes cosmetic containers.
narrower: Cosmetic Container
narrower: Shaving Bowl
narrower: Washing Bowl
narrower: Chamber Pot
narrower: Aquamanile
narrower: Bed Pan
narrower: Pouncet Box
narrower: Lavabo
narrower: Sanitary Ware
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Medical Container
scope note: A container used to hold, store, examine or create medicinal substances such as ointments, medicines, drugs, pills, tablets etc.
narrower: Apothecary Jar
narrower: Bleeding Cup
narrower: Drug Bottle
narrower: Medicine Bottle
narrower: Ointment Jar
narrower: Pill Box
narrower: Unguent Bottle
narrower: Unguent Pot
narrower: Urinal (Medical)
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hand Luggage
scope note: A container, capable of being carried by hand, often for carrying such items as clothes, keys, money, etc.
narrower: Bag
narrower: Case (Luggage)
narrower: Pouch
narrower: Purse
broader: Personal Accessory
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Storage Bin
scope note: A container for the storing of substances.
narrower: Corn Bin
narrower: Rice Bin
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parting Vessel
scope note: A container, usually square or rectangular, used in metal processing for separating metals one from another, usually silver from gold.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sheath
scope note: A flexible holder for a bladed tool or weapon.
broader: Weapon And Ammunition Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Comb Case
scope note: A case in which a comb was carried.
alternative label: Comb Case Plate
broader: Cosmetic Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Container <By Form>
scope note: Containers identified by the form they take rather than by function.
narrower: Lachrymatory (Container)
narrower: Beaker
narrower: Bowl
narrower: Cauldron
narrower: Cup
narrower: Dish
narrower: Drinking Horn
narrower: Ewer
narrower: Flagon
narrower: Flask
narrower: Goblet
narrower: Jar
narrower: Jug
narrower: Mug
narrower: Pipkin
narrower: Pitcher
narrower: Bottle
narrower: Tripod Vessel
narrower: Triple Vase
narrower: Baking Tray
narrower: Fuming Pot
broader: Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vehicle Component
scope note: Parts which make up a vehicle.
narrower: Vehicle Fitting
narrower: Linch Pin
narrower: Axle
narrower: Axle Cap
narrower: Wheel
narrower: Tyre
narrower: Engine
narrower: Aircraft Component
narrower: Piston
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Digging Equipment
scope note: Equipment for digging earth, etc.
narrower: Digging Stick
narrower: Hoe
narrower: Shovel
narrower: Spade
narrower: Digging Scoop
narrower: Fork (Tool)
narrower: Entrenching Tool
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aestel
scope note: An object to point at words whilst reading, eg the Alfred jewel.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bull
scope note: The seal of a papal document
broader: Seal
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clothing Fastening
scope note: An item used to join together clothing (includes footwear).
narrower: Toggle
narrower: Tag
narrower: Stud Fastener
narrower: Dress Pin
narrower: Buckle
narrower: Button
narrower: Cuff Link
narrower: Dress Hook
narrower: Eyelet
narrower: Sleeve Clasp
narrower: Cloak Fastener
narrower: Girdle Fastener
narrower: Morse
narrower: Strap Fitting
narrower: Lace (Fastening)
narrower: Dress Fastener (Dress)
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pin
scope note: A small piece of metal or other material used to hold objects together.
narrower: Split Pin
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lathe Core
scope note: An object worked on a lathe, usually the bi-product of such work.
alternative label: Coal Money
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

By Product
scope note: A secondary or incidental product of a process.
narrower: Waste
narrower: Briquetage
narrower: Frit
narrower: Tool By Product
narrower: Industrial By Product
narrower: Manufacturing Debris
narrower: Offcut
narrower: Cullet
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religious Screen
scope note: A screen dividing one part of a church from another.
broader: Religious Structural Object
narrower: Rood Screen
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religious Personal Accessory
scope note: An object carried about the person for religious purposes.
narrower: Charm Necklace
narrower: Charm Bracelet
narrower: Charm
narrower: Amulet
narrower: Ampulla
narrower: Cross Pendant
narrower: Prayer Bead
narrower: Pilgrim Badge
narrower: Phylactery
narrower: Rosary
narrower: Scarab Amulet
narrower: Scarab Ring
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sacrificial Or Libational Object
scope note: An object for making an offering to a deity. It includes objects concerned with curses, sacrifices, and prayers and their related objects.
narrower: Prayer Book
narrower: Charm
narrower: Curse
narrower: Cursing Stick
narrower: Libation Table
narrower: Libation Ladle
narrower: Prayer Stick
narrower: Prayer Scroll
narrower: Votive Tank
narrower: Votive Model
narrower: Sacrificial Knife
narrower: Libation Container
narrower: Curse Tablet
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marriage Object
scope note: Objects concerned with marriage and weddings.
narrower: Bridal Headdress
narrower: Dowry Box
narrower: Marriage Ring
narrower: Marriage Bowl
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divinational Object
scope note: An object used within a divinational process.
narrower: Divination Board
narrower: Divination Bowl
narrower: Divination Box
narrower: Divination Figure
narrower: Divination Staff
narrower: Divination Stone
narrower: Divination Tablet
narrower: Divination Tray
narrower: Oracle Bone
narrower: Divination Die
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Libation Container
scope note: A container used to hold and or pour out liquid in honour of a deity.
narrower: Libation Vase
narrower: Libation Tank
narrower: Libation Jug
narrower: Libation Cup
narrower: Libation Bowl
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scarab Amulet
scope note: An amulet containing a charm in the shape of a scarab.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scarab Seal
scope note: An ancient Egyptian gem cut in the shape of a scarab beetle and engraved with symbols on its flat side.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Seal Matrix
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scarab Ring
scope note: A ring containing a scarab shape.
broader: Religious Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stoup (Basin)
scope note: A stone basin for containing holy water often set in inside walls of a church, especially near the entrance.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Canopic Vessel
scope note: An Egyptian container for holding the entrails of a mummy.
alternative label: Canopic Urn
alternative label: Canopic Jar
alternative label: Canopic Chest
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rood Screen
scope note: A screen of wood or stone, used to divide the nave from the choir.
broader: Religious Screen
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Inscribed Object
scope note: Any object which bears an inscription.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rail
scope note: A rail used to suspend objects from.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Receiver
scope note: A container used in the distilling process to catch the distilled liquid.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flake
scope note: A flake of stone struck from the core where the length is less than twice the width.
alternative label: Cutting Flake
narrower: Retouched Flake
broader: Cutting Equipment
broader: Debitage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Worked Object
scope note: An object showing signs of being worked. Use more specific term where known.
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Carved Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aludel
scope note: An object used in the sublimation process. It is pear shaped with both ends open.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Backed Blade
scope note: A stone blade with one edge blunted.
broader: Blade
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Backed Bladelet
scope note: A small stone blade with one edge blunted.
alternative label: Bladelet
alternative label: Bladelets
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barbed Point
scope note: A bone or antler point with rows of barbs, usually on one side only.
broader: Point
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Basinet
scope note: A type of helmet with a hinged visor.
broader: Helmet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bat
scope note: A gaming implement usually used in conjunction with a ball.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bench (Seat)
scope note: A long seat usually without a back.
broader: Seat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bench (Table)
scope note: A rough table usually for working upon.
broader: Table
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bird Cage
scope note: A cage for containing birds.
broader: Cage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bloom
scope note: A material resulting from the smelting of iron ore.
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brail
scope note: A belt used to confine a hawk's wings.
alternative label: Hawk Belt
broader: Hawking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Briquetage
scope note: A collective name for the pans and fire bars used in the making of salt through evaporation.
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carnyx
scope note: A war trumpet, usually Iron Age.
broader: Lip Blown Wind Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Clinker
scope note: Ash and partially fused residues from a coal fired furnace or fire.
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cloak Fastener
scope note: An item used to fasten a cloak either to another garment or to itself.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corkscrew
scope note: A device with a spirally twisted shaft, pointed end and handle for removing corks from bottles.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cotton Gin
scope note: A machine for freeing the cotton from the plant.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crook
scope note: A staff with a bent head used by a shepherd. For a crook used by a bishop use crozier.
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crowbar
scope note: An iron bar used as a lever.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cupel
scope note: A small shallow cup used in assaying gold or silver.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dice Shaker
scope note: A container in which dice are shaken and from which dice are thrown.
broader: Sports And Games
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dirk
scope note: A form of dagger.
broader: Dagger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Distilling Base
scope note: A container used with an alembic as part of the distilling process.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Gorge
scope note: An object used to catch fish. The line is tied in the middle of the fish gorge which then lodges in the throat after the fish has swallowed it.
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flaked Axehead
scope note: An axehead of flint or other stone commonly used for Neolithic types.
alternative label: Flake Axe
broader: Lithic Implement
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flanged Axehead
scope note: A bronze axehead of earlier Bronze Age date the sides of which are raised, either by casting or hammering, to form flanges on both faces which aid hafting. Some types also feature a raised bar or stop between the flanges.
alternative label: Wing Flanged Axehead
alternative label: Haft Flanged Axehead
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flat Axehead
scope note: An axehead of early Bronze Age date, made of copper or bronze, which is flat on both sides and generally lacks side flanges or other hafting aids.
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fleam
scope note: An instrument for letting blood.
broader: Medical Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Girdle Fastener
scope note: Any form of fastener used to fasten a girdle together.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gold Weight
scope note: Weight used for weighing specific quantities and qualities of gold.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grid Iron
scope note: A metal grid, usually iron, used to support pots over a fire.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hatchet
scope note: A small, handled axe.
broader: Axe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ink Spoon
scope note: A very small spoon used to provide liquid to mix with ink on an ink stone.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ink Stand
scope note: A stand or tray for ink bottles and or pens
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ink Stone
scope note: A kind of stone used in making ink.
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Insect Cage
scope note: A cage specifically designed to hold insects.
broader: Cage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knout
scope note: A kind of scourge.
broader: Scourge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Leister
scope note: A fishing spear with two heads to grip fish between.
broader: Fish Spear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manacle
scope note: A shackle for the hand.
broader: Shackle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Microburin
scope note: A by-product of the production of microliths.
broader: Tool By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Monstrance
scope note: A vessel to contain the wafers used in the Eucharist.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Morse
scope note: A clasp on a cope.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Muller
scope note: A flat based stone used in conjunction with a grinding stone
alternative label: Grinder
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nocturnal
scope note: An astronomical instrument for telling the time at night. The date is set on the nocturnal then its pointers lined up with the Pole Star and the two primary stars in the Great Bear, thus allowing an approximate time to be read off.
broader: Astronomical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pattern
scope note: An example from which another object is made.
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spearhead
scope note: The blade or sharp-pointed head attached to the end of a spear's shaft.
alternative label: Spear Head
broader: Spear
narrower: Looped Spearhead
narrower: Socketed Spearhead
narrower: Tanged Spearhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polished Axehead
scope note: An axehead of flint or other stone, commonly used for Neolithic types.
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polished Knife
scope note: A stone tool, often only polished on the edge.
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prick Spur
scope note: A type of spur which ends in a point, blunt or sharp, which is used to aid control of an animal eg a horse.
broader: Spur
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pricket
scope note: A type of spike, often on candlesticks.
broader: Spike
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quern Roughout
scope note: An initially worked quern that is still to be finished.
broader: Roughout
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rasp
scope note: A tool for smoothing objects.
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rein
scope note: One or more ropes or straps attached to an animal's head to provide guidance and control.
broader: Harness
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slag
scope note: A by-product usually from the smelting process.
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Slave Collar
scope note: A collar, usually metal, used to signify slavery and to inhibit freedom, usually with a chain attached.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spear Gun
scope note: A gun using an explosive propellant to fire sharpened metal shafts, usually fired through water.
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spud
scope note: A tool, possibly for cleaning mud from parts of a plough.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stove
scope note: A closed chamber used for heating or baking objects.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strap Fitting
scope note: The fittings or parts on a strap.
alternative label: Strap Guide
alternative label: Strap Union
alternative label: Belt Fitting
alternative label: Belt Attachment
alternative label: Belt Chape
alternative label: Belt Loop
alternative label: Belt Mount
alternative label: Belt Plate
alternative label: Belt Slide
alternative label: Belt Clasp
alternative label: Bar Mount
broader: Clothing Fastening
narrower: Strap End
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Target
scope note: A small round shield.
broader: Shield
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thumbscrew
scope note: An instrument of torture used to compress one or both thumbs.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tobe
scope note: An African cloth garment.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tranchet Axehead
scope note: A chisel ended flaked axehead common in the Mesolithic.
alternative label: Tranchet Axe
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trencher
scope note: A shallow dish or plate used to serve main meals off or to serve sweetmeats, these usually being painted with devices and riddles.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tuyere
scope note: A clay cone, part of a furnace.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Urinal (Medical)
scope note: A medical container for collecting urine for study.
broader: Medical Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waster
scope note: An object which has been rejected eg due to being misshapen, spoilt etc.
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Component
scope note: Items which are used in clothing but which are not necessarily a separate item of clothing.
narrower: Button Cover
narrower: Footwear Component
narrower: Clothing Fastening
narrower: Spangle
narrower: Lace (Textile)
narrower: Braid
narrower: Ribbon
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beater (Tool)
scope note: A general tool used to beat objects with.
narrower: Cloth Beater
narrower: Coir Beater
narrower: Flax Beater
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lachrymatory (Religious)
scope note: A vessel for collecting tears.
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Preparation Container
scope note: A container used in the preparartion of food.
narrower: Churn
narrower: Mortar (Vessel)
narrower: Sieve
narrower: Colander
narrower: Pancheon
narrower: Pipkin
narrower: Mortarium
narrower: Cooking Vessel
narrower: Baking Tray
broader: Food Preparation And Consumption
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eel Spear
scope note: A two pronged spear for catching eels.
alternative label: Eel Fork
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heating Object
scope note: An object used to provide heat for various purposes eg to cook or to heat a room etc.
narrower: Brazier
narrower: Fire Basket
narrower: Fire Screen
narrower: Fire Dog
narrower: Fire Grate
narrower: Warming Pan
narrower: Hearthstone
narrower: Oven
narrower: Chafing Dish
narrower: Bellows
narrower: Pot Boiler
narrower: Trivet
narrower: Cresset
narrower: Grid Iron
narrower: Stove
narrower: Fire Iron
narrower: Fire Cover
narrower: Fire Fender
narrower: Fire Fan
narrower: Fuming Pot
narrower: Heating Stand
narrower: Beverage Warmer
broader: Heating And Lighting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lighting Object
scope note: An object used in the lighting of an area.
narrower: Candle
narrower: Candle Holder
narrower: Candle Snuffer
narrower: Lamp
narrower: Lamp Filler
narrower: Lamp Fitting
narrower: Lamp Hanger
narrower: Lantern
narrower: Rush Light
broader: Heating And Lighting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Iron
scope note: Tools used to maintain a fire.
narrower: Poker
narrower: Fire Shovel
narrower: Fire Tongs
narrower: Fire Rake
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roughout
scope note: An intially worked object, prepared to be made into a final product.
narrower: Currency Bar
narrower: Millstone Roughout
narrower: Quern Roughout
narrower: Axehead Roughout
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Personal Accessory
scope note: An object belonging to, used by, or related exclusively to one person and normally carried or kept privately by that person.
narrower: Amulet Capsule
narrower: Watch
narrower: Tobacco Pouch
narrower: Chatelaine
narrower: Fan
narrower: Fob
narrower: Girdle Hanger
narrower: Goggles
narrower: Hand Mirror
narrower: Handkerchief
narrower: Parasol
narrower: Staff
narrower: Umbrella
narrower: Walking Stick
narrower: Toilet Article
narrower: Hand Luggage
narrower: Aestel
narrower: Spectacles (Human)
narrower: Pipe (Smoking)
narrower: Pipe Cleaner
narrower: Pipe Tamper
narrower: Back Scratcher
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shoeing Nail
scope note: A nail of distinctive form, specifically used in the shoeing of animals, eg horses, donkeys, oxen.
alternative label: Horseshoe Nail
alternative label: Fiddle Key Nail
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Yoke (Animal)
scope note: A crosspiece fastened over the necks of two or more animals, often oxen, and attached to the plough or cart to be drawn.
alternative label: Yoke Terminal
broader: Harness
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Yoke (Human)
scope note: A frame shaped to fit around the neck and shoulders of a person for carrying buckets. Usually made of wood.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Unidentified Object
scope note: An item that cannot be identified. Use more specific term, if possible.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Altarpiece
scope note: A decorative piece connected to the altar.
broader: Religious Structural Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mether
scope note: A square, wooden drinking vessel.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Painted Glass (Window)
scope note: Glass which has been coloured and decorated by painting.
broader: Window Glass
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pantile
scope note: Curved, interlocking roof tile of S-shaped section usually made of clay or concrete.
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Written Item
scope note: An object which has words inscribed, engraved carved or written upon it.
narrower: Book
narrower: Diary
narrower: Document
narrower: Letter
narrower: Manuscript
narrower: Papyrus
narrower: Parchment
narrower: Scroll
narrower: Centurial Stone
narrower: Date Stone
broader: Written Communications
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spacer Bead
scope note: A bead used to create a space or interval within a necklace.
alternative label: Spacer
alternative label: Spacer Plate
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chariot Fitting
scope note: A mounting or fitting attached to a chariot.
broader: Vehicle Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Shovel
scope note: A small shovel for adding or placing coals onto a fire.
broader: Fire Iron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Tongs
scope note: A pair of tongs used for placing coals onto a fire.
broader: Tongs
broader: Fire Iron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Steelyard Weight
scope note: A weight made to be hung from a steelyard.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cruet (Domestic)
scope note: A small container for holding oil, vinegar, salt etc for use at the table.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Eucharist Object
scope note: An object used in the Eucharist.
narrower: Ciborium
narrower: Chalice
narrower: Cruet (Religious)
narrower: Eucharist Spoon
narrower: Paten
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grave Slab
scope note: A stone used to cover a grave.
broader: Religious Structural Object
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oracle Bone
scope note: A piece of bone used for divination.
alternative label: Divination Bone
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divination Die
scope note: A die used in divination.
broader: Divinational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ritual Symbol
scope note: An item with both secular and religious signifigance.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curse Tablet
scope note: A tablet, often made of lead, on which curses are written. Sometimes the tablet is transfixed with a nail.
alternative label: Defixione
broader: Sacrificial Or Libational Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rowel Spur
scope note: A type of spur with the goad in the form of a rotating disc.
alternative label: Rowel
alternative label: Rowelspur
broader: Spur
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Winged Axehead
scope note: A form of bronze axehead of middle or late Bronze Age date in which narrow, high flanges on both faces are hammered over to enclose the axe haft. Some types feature a side loop to further assist hafting.
alternative label: Median Winged Axehead
alternative label: End Winged Axehead
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Discoidal Knife
scope note: A discoidal flint tool often has a ground edge.
alternative label: Discoidal Scraper
broader: Knife
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baton De Commandement
scope note: A rod, often of antler, with a hole through it and decorated.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe Trimming Flake
scope note: Characteristic waste flakes struck off in the production of axes.
broader: Debitage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Apron Fitting
scope note: A specialised fitting for Roman armour. For a part of a garment use APRON.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bailer
scope note: A machine for creating bails of straw.
broader: Harvesting And Mowing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bar Iron
scope note: A piece of iron cut from blooms and lengths of bar, probably for transportation, which were then reworked.
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wheelbarrow
scope note: A wheeled open box for carrying loads.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bird Bath
scope note: An object constructed to allow birds to bathe in it.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bird Feeder
scope note: An object designed to hold food for birds.
broader: Container <By Function>
narrower: Chicken Feeder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Body Plug
scope note: An object used in the preparation of a body following death. It was used to plug the orifices of the body.
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Burnt Flint
scope note: Flint which has been burnt. It is not necessarily worked.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carving
scope note: A three dimensional representation usually done in wood, ivory or stone.
narrower: Celtic Head
broader: Sculpture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Casting Waste
scope note: Waste products ensuing from the casting process.
alternative label: Casting Debris
broader: Manufacturing Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Core
scope note: The piece of stone or flint remaining after flakes have been produced. This is a by-product of tool manufacture.
alternative label: Core Fragment
alternative label: Core Rejuvenation Flake
broader: Debitage
narrower: Levallois Core
narrower: Handle Core
narrower: Keeled Core
narrower: Multiple Platform Core
narrower: Irregular Core
narrower: Blade Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crested Blade
scope note: A flint blade with negative impressions of removals on one side of the dorsal surface, creating a crest. These constitute part of a previously worked striking platfom or result from preparing the flaked surface on a core before detaching flakes or blades.
broader: Blade
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Cover
scope note: A guard or cover put in front of a fire to prevent embers or flames setting fire to a building.
alternative label: Fire Guard
broader: Heating Object
narrower: Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Curfew
scope note: A metal or ceramic cover for an open fire or hearth.
broader: Fire Cover
narrower: Flared Curfew
narrower: Hemispherical Curfew
narrower: Half Round Curfew
narrower: Flanged Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dibble
scope note: A tool for creating holes in the ground in which to plant seeds or plants.
broader: Cultivation Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Fastener (Unknown)
scope note: An object of Bronze Age date, usually of gold, with an unknown function.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Fender
scope note: A piece of metal in front of a fire to stop embers rolling onto the carpet.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lithic Implement
scope note: Knapped or ground stone/flint tool where the specific type is unknown. Use more specific type where known.
alternative label: Flint Implement
alternative label: Flint
alternative label: Flints
alternative label: Lithic
alternative label: Lithics
narrower: Microlith
narrower: Scraper (Tool)
narrower: Flaked Axehead
narrower: Core Axehead
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Frit
scope note: Part of the glass making process, the frit is broken up into a crucible and heated to create glass.
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Fan
scope note: A fan designed to fan the coals of a fire to increase the oxygen around the coals and thus to help the fire burn.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fire Rake
scope note: A small rake used to move the embers of a fire.
broader: Fire Iron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Glass Working Debris
scope note: The debris resulting from the production of glass.
broader: Manufacturing Debris
narrower: Gall
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rod
scope note: A slender, cylindrical object. Use specific types of rod where possible. Where it is a rod of material which is part of a production process, eg a glass rod, use rod and enter the material in an object material field.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grease Pot
scope note: A container to hold and/or apply grease.
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hawk Bell
scope note: A small spherical bell for fastening onto the leg of a hawk.
broader: Hawking Equipment
broader: Animal Bell
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horse Trapping
scope note: Ornamentation fixed to a horse's harness.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tool By Product
scope note: A by-product created during the manufacture of a tool.
narrower: Debitage
narrower: Burin Spall
narrower: Microburin
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Industrial By Product
scope note: A by-product created through a manufacturing process. This does not include the production of tools, for this use tool by product.
narrower: Lathe Core
narrower: Bloom
narrower: Clinker
narrower: Slag
narrower: Waster
narrower: Kiln Waste
narrower: Litharge
narrower: Hammerscale
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Iron Pyrites
scope note: A nodule of iron pyrites used to create fire in combination with tinder and flint or another nodule of iron pyrites.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jamb
scope note: The vertical side of a window, archway, doorway or fireplace.
alternative label: Door Jamb
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Kiln Waste
scope note: Waste material from a kiln
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Linked Pin
scope note: A set of two or more pins joined together by a chain.
broader: Dress Pin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Louvre
scope note: A fitting incorporating a series of overlapping flaps providing ventilation or transmission of sound.
alternative label: Roof Louver
alternative label: Roof Louvre
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lucifer Match
scope note: A early match made of a piece of wood and an inflammable substance, lit by friction between the inflammable substance and a rough surface.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Manufacturing Debris
scope note: The remains of a manufacturing process.
narrower: Casting Waste
narrower: Glass Working Debris
narrower: Metal Working Debris
narrower: Bone Working Debris
narrower: Shoe Making Waste
narrower: Wood Working Waste
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plaque
scope note: An inscribed tablet.
alternative label: Commemorative Tablet
alternative label: Commemorative Plaque
alternative label: Memorial Tablet
alternative label: Wall Tablet
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brass
scope note: An ornamental tablet of brass. Use a materials thesaurus where brass is a material.
alternative label: Commemorative Brass
alternative label: Memorial Brass
alternative label: Monumental Brass
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Metal Working Debris
scope note: The debris resulting from metal working processes.
broader: Manufacturing Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Miniature Object
scope note: A deliberate miniaturised replica of an object.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mood
scope note: A blank for a knife that has not been hammered out.
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nail Cleaner
scope note: A tool for cleaning a person's nails.
broader: Manicure Implement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offcut
scope note: An object that has been cut off.
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Bowl
scope note: A bowl in which an offering is made.
broader: Offering Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Dish
scope note: A dish in which an offering is made.
broader: Offering Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Jar
scope note: A jar that contains an offering.
broader: Offering Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Plate
scope note: A plate on which an offering is made.
broader: Offering Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Offering Tray
scope note: A tray on which an offering is made.
broader: Offering Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Perforated Object
scope note: An object which has one or more holes through it. Use more specific term where known.
alternative label: Shafthole Implement
alternative label: Shafthole Adze
broader: Unassigned
narrower: Perforated Disc
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pier
scope note: A support for an arch, lintel, beam etc.
alternative label: Gate Pier
alternative label: Gate Pillar
narrower: Pilaster
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pillar
scope note: A detached vertical structure acting as support to a superstructure. Where a pillar is a separate monument, use a monument type thesaurus.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Post
scope note: A freestanding pole, stake etc often used to support a superstructure.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Potters Stamp
scope note: The tool used to create a mark on pottery by the potter.
broader: Seal Matrix
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Prototype
scope note: The original pattern/type of an object.
alternative label: Archetype
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Serrated Implement
scope note: A tool with one or more serrated edges.
narrower: Denticulate
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sinker
scope note: A weight used to sink a fishing line or a net in water.
narrower: Net Sinker
narrower: Line Sinker
broader: Fishing Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Writing Slate
scope note: A slate tablet, often framed in wood, for writing purposes. Use a materials thesaurus to record the material type slate.
alternative label: Slate
broader: Writing And Drawing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spangle
scope note: A small pierced disc which glitters, used as ornamentation on clothing
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tie Bar
scope note: A piece of metal or timber holding two elements together.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tobacco Holder
scope note: A container for the storage of tobacco.
alternative label: Tobacco Bag
alternative label: Tobacco Box
alternative label: Tobacco Case
alternative label: Tobacco Jar
alternative label: Tobacco Pot
alternative label: Tobacco Flask
alternative label: Tobacco Basket
narrower: Tobacco Pouch
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Touchstone
scope note: A stone used to test how genuine an object is by rubbing the object against the stone, particularly used for testing gold and silver.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tripod Vessel
scope note: A container with three legs.
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Triple Vase
scope note: A vessel consisting of three small pots joined, often on a hollow ring, at the base.
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Voussoir
scope note: A wedge shaped stone used in an arch.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Watering Pot
scope note: A container, usually ceramic, used to water plants.
broader: Horticultural Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wire
scope note: A metal thread.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ring
scope note: Use specific type where known.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Face Urn
scope note: A container with a human face appliqued onto it, often used as a funerary vessel.
alternative label: Face Vase
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vervel
scope note: A metal ring which joins the jess to the leash. The owner's name is often on the vervel.
broader: Hawking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Levallois Core
scope note: A prepared core from which a single flake or blade has been produced. The technique was primarily used in the Palaeolithic and Neolithic.
alternative label: Tortoise Core
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Levallois Flake
scope note: A flake produced from a carefully prepared core.
alternative label: Levallois Point
broader: Debitage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Canister (Food)
scope note: A container for dried foodstuffs.
broader: Food And Liquid Storage Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Canister (Shot)
scope note: A container filled with musket balls, metal fragments, nails etc. Designed to kill or maim the enemy at a close range.
broader: Ammunition
narrower: Dice Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lug (Pole)
scope note: A rod used to measure the imperial measurements of a pole or a perch.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lug (Handle)
scope note: A projection which can be used to lift or suspend an object, often used as a handle.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palette (Armour)
scope note: A piece of armour used to protect the armpit.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cultivation Object
scope note: Equipment used in the preparation and maintenance of ground, and in the planting and maintenance of crops.
narrower: Ard
narrower: Digging Stick
narrower: Harrow
narrower: Hoe
narrower: Plough
narrower: Pruning Hook
narrower: Pruning Knife
narrower: Spade
narrower: Turf Cutter
narrower: Weeding Hook
narrower: Fork (Tool)
narrower: Dibble
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harvesting And Mowing Object
scope note: An object used in the harvesting or mowing of crops etc.
narrower: Reaper
narrower: Reaping Hook
narrower: Scythe
narrower: Sickle
narrower: Bailer
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Threshing And Winnowing Object
scope note: Objects used to thresh and winnow crops.
narrower: Flail
narrower: Thresher
narrower: Threshing Tray
narrower: Winnower
narrower: Winnowing Fork
narrower: Winnowing Basket
narrower: Winnowing Fan
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Pipe (Smoking)
scope note: A pipe used for smoking where the smoke passes through water.
broader: Pipe (Smoking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quarterstaff
scope note: A long staff, occasionally bound with metal, used as a weapon.
broader: Percussive Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Surveying Staff
scope note: A long graduated staff used in surveying to help measure distance or height.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
scope note: An item used in caring for the body for appearance and cleanliness.
narrower: Tweezers
narrower: Hair Care Equipment
narrower: Manicure Implement
narrower: Washing And Cleansing Item
narrower: Shaving Item
broader: Toilet Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Washing And Cleansing Item
scope note: An object used in washing or cleaning the body.
narrower: Ear Scoop
narrower: Sponge
narrower: Strigil
narrower: Tooth Pick
narrower: Washing Bowl
narrower: Toothbrush
broader: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shaving Item
scope note: Object used in shaving.
narrower: Razor
narrower: Shaving Bowl
narrower: Shaving Brush
broader: Personal Grooming And Hygiene Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Igniting Accessory
scope note: An object used in lighting a fire, lamp, oven, candle etc.
narrower: Spill
narrower: Taper
narrower: Wick
narrower: Strike A Light
narrower: Iron Pyrites
narrower: Lucifer Match
narrower: Tinder Box
narrower: Linstock
narrower: Firesteel
broader: Heating And Lighting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Shoe
scope note: A shoe fixed to an animal, either permanently or temporarily, to protect the hoof and provide improved grip.
narrower: Donkey Shoe
narrower: Ox Shoe
narrower: Horseshoe
narrower: Hipposandal
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sample
scope note: A specimen of material to represent the whole from which the sample was taken.
broader: Ecofacts
narrower: Geological Sample
narrower: Waterlogged Sample
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ribbon
scope note: A narrow strip of fine material, used for trimming or tying.
broader: Dress Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gambeson
scope note: A cloth or leather tunic, usually worn underneath metal armour, although sometimes worn by itself.
alternative label: Linen Armour
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Guttering
scope note: A shallow channel to collect rain water, attached to the eaves of a building.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Geological Sample
scope note: A sample consisting of minerals, stones etc.
broader: Sample
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Textile Equipment
scope note: Equipment used in the production of textiles.
narrower: Carder
narrower: Distaff
narrower: Loom
narrower: Shuttle
narrower: Spindle
narrower: Tenterhook
narrower: Thimble
narrower: Weaving Comb
narrower: Bobbin
narrower: Carding Comb
narrower: Heckle
narrower: Heddle Rod
narrower: Loomweight
narrower: Spindle Whorl
narrower: Weaving Batten
narrower: Weaving Tablet
narrower: Weft Beater
narrower: Harbick
narrower: Fulling Roller
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Power Symbol
scope note: A symbol with secular signifigance, particularly implying authority.
narrower: Crown
narrower: Sceptre
narrower: Ceremonial Staff
narrower: Diadem
narrower: Throne
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Commemorative Object
scope note: An object that commemorates an animal, person, location or event.
narrower: Commemorative Stone
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ring Money (Non Currency)
scope note: Penannular objects of late Bronze Age, usually gold and too small to be worn on arms.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fetter
scope note: A shackle for the feet.
alternative label: Leg Iron
broader: Shackle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rotary Key
scope note: A lever lock key.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food And Liquid Storage Container
scope note: A container for the storage and/or transport of food and/or liquid.
narrower: Basket
narrower: Bucket
narrower: Pot
narrower: Vat
narrower: Barrel
narrower: Tub
narrower: Amphora
narrower: Ewer
narrower: Flagon
narrower: Flask
narrower: Jar
narrower: Wineskin
narrower: Bottle
narrower: Can
narrower: Costrel
narrower: Cruse
narrower: Keg
narrower: Milk Churn
narrower: Sack
narrower: Tank
narrower: Storage Bin
narrower: Canister (Food)
broader: Container <By Function>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bee Skep
scope note: A portable beehive, often made of straw.
alternative label: Bee Skepp
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Death Burial Or Funerary Object
scope note: An object related to deaths, burials or funerals.
narrower: Effigy
narrower: Burial Urn
narrower: Burial Chest
narrower: Bier
narrower: Coffin
narrower: Death Mask
narrower: Grave Cover
narrower: Grave Marker
narrower: Gravestone
narrower: Ossuary
narrower: Tombstone
narrower: Tomb
narrower: Shroud
narrower: Sarcophagus
narrower: Reliquary
narrower: Cinerary Vessel
narrower: Canopic Vessel
narrower: Grave Slab
narrower: Body Plug
narrower: Face Urn
narrower: Coffin Fitting
narrower: Grave Goods
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religious Structural Object
scope note: Use for structural objects within or connected to a place of worship, eg font. For structures, use a monuments thesaurus.
narrower: Effigy
narrower: Triptych (Religious)
narrower: Altar
narrower: Diptych (Religious)
narrower: Font
narrower: Grave Cover
narrower: Grave Marker
narrower: Gravestone
narrower: Tombstone
narrower: Tomb
narrower: Tabernacle
narrower: Sarcophagus
narrower: Religious Screen
narrower: Stoup (Basin)
narrower: Altarpiece
narrower: Grave Slab
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plug Bayonet
scope note: A bayonet designed to plug into the muzzle of a musket or rifle.
broader: Bayonet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Socket Bayonet
scope note: A bayonet designed to fit over the muzzle of a musket or rifle, allowing the gun still to be fired.
broader: Bayonet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blowpipe (Tool)
scope note: A long hollow tube used to blow molten glass into shapes.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Projectile
scope note: An object which is propelled by force away from a launcher, which can include from a human.
narrower: Arrow
narrower: Arrowhead
narrower: Spear
narrower: Ballista Ball
narrower: Ballista Bolt
narrower: Crossbow Bolt
narrower: Dart
narrower: Sling Shot
narrower: Bolas
narrower: Throwing Axe
narrower: Ammunition
broader: Projectile Weapon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Leg Guard
scope note: Armour designed to protect the leg or parts of the leg. For specific foot protection use FOOT GUARD
alternative label: Ankle Guard
alternative label: Greave
alternative label: Knee Guard
alternative label: Shin Guard
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scale Armour
scope note: A form of armour made up of overlapping squares of protective material.
broader: Armour <By Construction>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Segmented Armour
scope note: Armour made up segmentally, usually of bands of material.
broader: Armour <By Construction>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handgun
scope note: A gun designed to be held in one hand. It has a short barrel length compared to long guns.
narrower: Pistol
broader: Firearm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Longarm
scope note: A hand held long barrelled gun.
narrower: Musket
narrower: Rifle
narrower: Shotgun
narrower: Machine Gun
broader: Firearm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flintlock Pistol
scope note: A pistol fired by use of a flintlock.A gunflint is held in the lock which on pulling the trigger pushes back the pan cover creating sparks which set off the powder in the pan causing a flame to go through and set off the charge in the barrel.
alternative label: Flintlock
broader: Pistol
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Matchlock Musket
scope note: A musket fired by a piece of burning match being held in the lock which, when the trigger was pulled, would contact with powder in the pan to set off the charge.
broader: Musket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wheellock Musket
scope note: A musket where a wheel on the lock is wound back and when the trigger is pulled the wheel moves dragging pieces of iron pyrites over the lock tocreate sparks and set powder in the pan off and so firing the main charge.
broader: Musket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Snaphance Musket
scope note: A musket with a snaphance lock. This lock consisted of a flint and steel but the pan cover was separate to the steel unlike the flintlock.
broader: Musket
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pounder
scope note: A tool used to pound, crush or beat an object.
broader: Grinding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Line Sinker
scope note: A weight attached to a fishing line in order to help it sink towards the bottom.
broader: Sinker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Bell
scope note: A bell worn by an animal, eg sheep, goats, cows and hawks, to inform the owner of the animal's position.
narrower: Cow Bell
narrower: Hawk Bell
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Collar
scope note: A band of material, often leather, or a chain or similar worn around the neck of an animal for identification and or restraint. Where this is part of harness use the specific harness term.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blinker
scope note: Pieces of leather connected to a bridle designed to direct a horse's vision straight forward only.
alternative label: Spectacles (Animal)
broader: Harness
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spectacles (Human)
scope note: Lenses worn in a frame designed to improve or protect the vision of the wearer.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hood (Hawking)
scope note: The hood used to completely cover a hawk's head.
broader: Hawking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hood (Clothing)
scope note: A head cover which can be attached to a piece of outerwear, eg a coat, or can be separate.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chamfron
scope note: The front piece of horse armour.
alternative label: Chamfrain
broader: Horse Armour
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Well
scope note: A shaft sunk into the ground to reach the water level.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipe (Architectural)
scope note: A tube for the transport of liquids and gases eg for drainage purposes.
narrower: Drain Pipe
narrower: Water Pipe (Architectural)
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Keystone
scope note: The top stone of an arch which holds it all in place.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Weapon
scope note: An object used in combat to attack or cause damage to an opponent.
narrower: Edged Weapon
narrower: Explosive Weapon
narrower: Percussive Weapon
narrower: Projectile Weapon
broader: Armour And Weapons
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Misericord (Seat)
scope note: A projection on the under side of a hinged choir stall seat providing support during long periods of standing.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Misericord (Dagger)
scope note: A form of dagger.
broader: Dagger
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hanger
scope note: A type of sword often used by infantry.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sabre
scope note: A curved sword designed to cut with used by cavalry.
broader: Sword
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ceremonial Object
scope note: An object with a ceremonial or symbolic function. Multiple index with specific object where possible, eg for a ceremonial battleaxe index as ceremonial object and battleaxe.
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Creamer
scope note: A decorative container for serving cream.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Liquid Measure
scope note: A container used to measure liquids.
broader: Measuring Vessel
narrower: Quart
narrower: Gill
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vinaigrette
scope note: A small container for an aromatic substance, eg perfume.
broader: Cosmetic Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pommander
scope note: A hollow ball for containing aromatic substances eg perfume.
broader: Cosmetic Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pygmy Cup
scope note: An accessory vessel to a cremation.
alternative label: Footed Pygmy Cup
broader: Religious Or Ritual Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palm Cup
scope note: A round bottomed container to be held in the palm of the hand.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coif (Cap)
scope note: A close fitting cap covering the sides, back and top of the head.
broader: Cap
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coif (Armour)
scope note: A close fitting skull cap, usually worn under a helmet.
broader: Helmet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Codpiece
scope note: An appendage worn on the front of breeches.
broader: Outerwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fichu
scope note: A triangle of cloth worn by ladies to cover the shoulders, neck and throat.
broader: Clothing Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Corset
scope note: A close fitting garment, usually stiffened by boning or similar and tightly laced to shape and support the wearer's figure.
broader: Underwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipe Cleaner
scope note: An object for cleaning a pipe used for smoking.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pipe Tamper
scope note: An instrument used to compress a substance into a smoking pipe.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hairbrush
scope note: A brush used to disentangle hair.
broader: Hair Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Toothbrush
scope note: A small brush used fro cleaning teeth.
broader: Washing And Cleansing Item
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cosmetic Spoon
scope note: A long narrow spoon used to remove cosmetics or medicines from narrow necked containers.
alternative label: Ligula
broader: Medical Implement
broader: Cosmetic Article
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waterlogged Sample
scope note: A sample taken from waterlogged conditions.
broader: Sample
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plant Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a plant.
broader: Ecofacts
narrower: Plant Macro Remains
narrower: Pollen
narrower: Plant Micro Remains
narrower: Bog Wood
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plant Macro Remains
scope note: Use for large remains such as fruit, seeds, plant parts, buds etc.
broader: Plant Remains
narrower: Moss
narrower: Cereal Grain
narrower: Seeds
narrower: Nut
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pollen
scope note: The remains of the fine powdery substance produced by male elements of flowering plants, uniquely identifiable to the species it came from.
broader: Plant Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Plant Micro Remains
scope note: Use for microscropic remains.
broader: Plant Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Micro Remains
scope note: Microscopic animal remains. Use more specific term if known.
broader: Animal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mammal Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a mammal, except for humans.
broader: Vertebrate Remains
narrower: Small Mammal Remains
narrower: Hippopotamus Remains
narrower: Hyena Remains
narrower: Saiga Remains
narrower: Lion Remains
narrower: Mammoth Remains
narrower: Giant Elk Remains
narrower: Reindeer Remains
narrower: Horse Remains
narrower: Wolf Remains
narrower: Bear Remains
narrower: Rhinoceros Remains
narrower: Aurochs Remains
narrower: Bison Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reptile Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of a reptile.
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Amphibian Remains
scope note: Use for the remains of any part of an amphibian.
broader: Vertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fish Kettle
scope note: A pan for cooking fish.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Jack (Cooking)
scope note: A device for rotating a spit.
broader: Food Preparation Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sideboard
scope note: A piece of furniture intended to hold drinks, side dishes etc.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Footstool
scope note: A low stool for resting feet upon.
broader: Furniture
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tinder Box
scope note: A box containing tinder, any dry inflammable material, usually also contains flint and steel for lighting fires.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Litharge
scope note: A residue, primarily lead oxide, formed during refining silver
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tranchet Flake
scope note: Characteristic waste flakes struck off in the manufacture of adzes.
broader: Debitage
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axehead Roughout
scope note: An unfinished, roughly shaped axehead.
alternative label: Handaxe Roughout
broader: Roughout
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tumbrel
scope note: A balance for weighing coins.
broader: Balance
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cross Staff
scope note: A navigational device.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boundary Marker
scope note: An indicator of the extent of an area of land.
narrower: Property Marker
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Peck
scope note: A measure for dry substances. A quarter of a bushel.
broader: Measuring Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Quart
scope note: A measure for liquid holding two pints which is a quarter of a gallon.
broader: Liquid Measure
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gill
scope note: A measure for liquid, usually for a quarter of a pint.
broader: Liquid Measure
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
scope note: Musical instruments by how the sound is produced by the instrument.
broader: Musical Instrument
narrower: Musical Instrument <By Air>
narrower: Musical Instrument <By String>
narrower: Musical Instrument <By Membrane>
narrower: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument <By Air>
scope note: A musical instrument producing sound by air vibrating.
narrower: Buzzer
narrower: Bullroarer
narrower: Wind Instrument
broader: Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument <By String>
scope note: A musical instrument producing sound by the use of strings.
narrower: Musical Box
narrower: Psaltery
narrower: Keyboard Instrument
narrower: Hurdy Gurdy
narrower: String Instrument
broader: Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument <By Membrane>
scope note: A musical instrument producing sound from a membrane.
narrower: Drum
narrower: Tambourine
narrower: Rommelpot
broader: Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Musical Instrument <Integral>
scope note: A musical instrument producing sound from its own body.
narrower: Gong
narrower: Cymbal
narrower: Jews Harp
narrower: Rattle
narrower: Bell
narrower: Triangle
narrower: Ratchet Rattle
narrower: Crotal
narrower: Clappers
narrower: Scraper (Musical)
narrower: Buzz Bone
broader: Musical Instrument <By Sound Production>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scolds Bridle
scope note: A device fitted and locked onto the head of a woman as a form of punishment, featuring a metal plate that fits into the mouth to impede speech..
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coffin Fitting
scope note: A part of a coffin that is removable eg handle, mount etc.
alternative label: Coffin Plate
broader: Death Burial Or Funerary Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ogham Stone
scope note: A stone inscribed or marked with ogham letters used for a memorial
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ball (Ritual)
scope note: Polished stone balls interpreted as ritual objects in the Scottish Iron Age.
alternative label: Ball
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tableman
scope note: A playing piece for the medieval game of table.
broader: Gaming Piece
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Draughtsman
scope note: A playing piece for draughts
broader: Gaming Piece
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spinning Top
scope note: A circular toy which spins on a point.
narrower: Whipping Top
broader: Toy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tyre
scope note: A metal or pneumatic rubber rim to a wheel.
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ship
scope note: A craft of uncertain function over 30 metres long.
broader: Water Craft
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vehicle
scope note: A means of transportation.
narrower: Water Craft
narrower: Land Vehicle
narrower: Aircraft
narrower: Bicycle
narrower: Motor Vehicle
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boat Hook
scope note: A long handled hook used for pulling a boat to a place eg another boat, or pushing off from a place.
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grappling Iron
scope note: A device with hooks or claws attached to a rope and used for dragging or grasping.
alternative label: Grappling Hook
alternative label: Grapnel
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axehead
scope note: The cutting or chopping part of an axe; bifacially worked, longitudinal section symmetrical, cutting edge parallel to the direction of the hafted tool as swung.
narrower: Palstave
narrower: Socketed Axehead
narrower: Flaked Axehead
narrower: Flanged Axehead
narrower: Flat Axehead
narrower: Polished Axehead
narrower: Tranchet Axehead
narrower: Winged Axehead
narrower: Core Axehead
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Entrenching Tool
scope note: A small tool with a shovel blade and a pick blade set at right angles to the handle.
alternative label: Trenching Tool
broader: Digging Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bow Drill
scope note: A drill where the bit is twisted by means of a bow with the string wound around the shaft of the drill.
broader: Drill
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Padlock Key
scope note: A key for a padlock.
broader: Key (Locking)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sledgehammer
scope note: A long handled heavy hammer used by two hands.
alternative label: Sledge (Hammer)
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lace Bobbin
scope note: A small bobbin used in lace making.
broader: Bobbin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thread Bobbin
scope note: A bobbin where thread is wound around it, used for example in spinning and weaving
broader: Bobbin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flat Iron
scope note: An object which when hot is used to smooth fabric.
alternative label: Smoothing Iron
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dress Fastener (Dress)
scope note: Any form of fastener used to fasten clothing together.
broader: Clothing Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brad
scope note: A flat nail of the same thickness that tapers in width to a point.
broader: Nail
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rope
scope note: A length of cord usually made from twisting fibres together which increases the strength of the rope.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

String Instrument
scope note: An musical instrument where the strings are played by plucking or bowing. Use more specific term where known.
alternative label: Fingerboard
alternative label: Fret
alternative label: Peg Arm
narrower: Plucked String Instrument
narrower: Bowed String Instrument
broader: Musical Instrument <By String>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hnefatafl Marker
scope note: A gaming piece for the Viking game of Hnefatafl.
alternative label: Hnaftafl Marker
broader: Gaming Piece
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Brockage
scope note: A coin which has been struck in relief on one side, usually the obverse side face down on the anvil die, and incuse on the other side, due to a previously struck coin sticking to the upper or punch die.
broader: Coin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Buzz Bone
scope note: A primitive musical instrument.
broader: Musical Instrument <Integral>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Daub
scope note: An earth based plaster the mixture of which may contain clay, dung, straw, lime putty, sand or horsehair.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cord
scope note: Several strands of string twisted together to form a strong thin rope, or thick string, though it has been used in the past as synonomous with rope particularly for ropes on ships.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bar Torc
scope note: A bracelet or necklace formed by hammering gold onto a triangular-sectioned bar and twisting the metal to form a spiral pattern.
broader: Torc
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bezel
scope note: A grooved ring holding a gem or semi-precious stone.
broader: Jewellery Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Consular Diptych
scope note: A small notebook formed from two tablets usually made of wood, bone, ivory or metal. They were given as commemorative gift by a consul on his installation and often decorated with the image of the consul.
broader: Writing Tablet
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Disc
scope note: A flat, circular object often made from metal, wood, bone or ivory and of unidentified purpose.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Drop Hinge
scope note: A hinge composed of two parts: a u-shaped hinge attached to a door which slotted over an L-shaped staple in the door jamb.
broader: Hinge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flagstone
scope note: A flat stone, often sandstone, used for paving.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gang Chain
scope note: A chain used to inhibit a prisoner's freedom.
broader: Punishment And Restraint
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gorget (Armour)
scope note: A piece of armour worn to protect the throat.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gorget (Decorative)
scope note: A small, metal, crescent-shaped object, often highly decorated, worn across the upper part of the chest by military personnel as a badge of rank and as a symbolic representation of the former piece of armour (see GORGET (ARMOUR).
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hair Net
scope note: A net worn over the hair to hold it in place.
broader: Headwear
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handle
scope note: The part of an object by which it is held when in use, being moved or carried.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Headstall
scope note: The part of the bridle that fits around the horses head.
broader: Harness Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Holder
scope note: A device for holding a lamp in a fixed position. These could take many forms from a simple bracket fixed to a wall to an onrate candelabra.
broader: Heating And Lighting
narrower: Lamp Stand
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lamp Stand
scope note: A tall, thin pillar of wood, stone or metal on which a lamp could be fixed.
broader: Lamp Holder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Logboat
scope note: A boat fashioned out of a section of tree trunk.
broader: Boat
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Longbow
scope note: A large, powerful, hand-drawn bow, usually 6 ft (1.8m) in length and traditionally made of wood.
broader: Bow (Weapon)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Martingale
scope note: A strap from the reins to the girth of a horse, preventing it from raising its head too high.
broader: Bridle Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Millefiori Cane
scope note: A long, thin cane of glass made by layering glass of various colours in a mould and pulling the soft glass until the cane was of the desired thickness. When cut and viewed in section the cane has a mosaic like appearance.
alternative label: Millefiori Rod
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mount
scope note: A object fitted to an item or garment for the purpose of display or decoration.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Net
scope note: A piece of openwork fabric made from twine or cord, either natural fibre or artificial, forming a mesh used for catching birds, animals or fish or for holding other inanimate objects.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Portable Shrine
scope note: A shrine often including representations of a god or gods or other holy relics which could be carried by worshippers whilst travelling.
broader: Religion Or Ritual
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rigging Spacer
scope note: A maritime fitting for spacing rigging elements and preventing entanglement.
broader: Water Craft Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Salt Cellar
scope note: A small container used for dispensing table salt for seasoning purposes.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Snaffle Bit
scope note: A metal, shankless bit, with a ring on either side used to control an animal (usually a horse) by exerting direct pressure on the tongue, lips and the side of the mouth.
alternative label: Snaffle
broader: Bridle Bit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spout
scope note: A tubular orifice to assist in pouring.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stirrup Terminal
scope note: A decorative fitting of mid to late 11th century date, exclusively of copper alloy, and mostly zoomorphic. Arranged in pairs, on each stirrup either side of the footplate.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stirrup Strap Mount
scope note: A decorative fitting of mid to late 11th century date, mainly of copper alloy, often traingular or trapezoidal in shape. Mounted at the junction of the stirrup and stirrup strap.
broader: Animal Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stove Tile
scope note: A decorative tile incorporated into the front of a tile stove.
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strap Hinge
scope note: A metal, often decorative, hinge constructed with a single large strap attached to the surface of the moving part wiht a loop in the end which fits over a pintle attached to the adjacent stationary frame.
broader: Hinge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thatch Weight
scope note: A weight used to hold down thatch.
broader: Weight
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin (Contemporary Imitation)
scope note: A coin struck, cast or stamped imitating an official coinage issue of contemporary or slightly later time period. The piece may consist of a similar alloy or a base core with plating of varying thickness.
broader: Coin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin (Modern Imitation)
scope note: A modern piece imitating an ancient coin, such as a replica sold in a museum.
broader: Coin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coin (Modern Forgery)
scope note: A modern piece imitating an ancient coin in an attempt to deceive, usually for financial gain.
broader: Coin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pinners Bone
scope note: A piece of animal bone roughly shaped with grooves in which pins are laid and held whilst being sharpened.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Strap End
scope note: A fitting specifically functioning as the strengthener and support for the end of a strap of leather or fabric.
broader: Strap Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe (Tool)
scope note: A tool with an edged head and a wooden shaft, used for a variety of purposes.
alternative label: Celt
narrower: Throwing Axe
broader: Axe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe (Weapon)
scope note: A weapon featuring a single or double edged head attached to a wooden shaft.
narrower: Battleaxe
narrower: Pole Axe
narrower: Throwing Axe
broader: Axe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hypocaust Tile
scope note: One of a number of tiles cemented together to form pillars supporting the floor above a hypocaust.
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hearth Tile
scope note: One of the component tiles used in the construction of a tile hearth, being the floor of, or area in front of, a fireplace.
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Triangular Arrowhead
scope note: A three-cornered arrowhead.
narrower: Barbed And Tanged Arrowhead
broader: Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hollow Based Arrowhead
scope note: An arrowhead with its base hollowed to allow it to fit onto the shaft of an arrow rather than having a tang that fits into the shaft.
broader: Arrowhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Butchered Animal Remains
scope note: Animal remains bearing evidence, such as knife marks on bones, that they were slaughtered and used for food.
alternative label: Butchered Animal Bone
broader: Animal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bone Working Debris
scope note: Debris resulting from the manufacture of tools and other artifacts from bone.
broader: Manufacturing Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wall Plaster
scope note: Rendering material containing lime and sand spread on walls as a pliable mixture before drying to a hard surface.
broader: Architectural Fragment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ceramic
scope note: A construction material made by the firing or baking of clay.
alternative label: Ceramic Building Material
alternative label: CBM
broader: Architectural Fragment
narrower: Terracotta
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Terracotta
scope note: A hard, unglazed earthenware, characteristically reddish-brown in colour, used in decoration and construction.
broader: Ceramic
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vertebrate Remains
scope note: Remains of any of the groups of animals characterized by having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column (backbone) and a well developed brain.
narrower: Egg Shell
narrower: Fish Remains
narrower: Human Remains
narrower: Bird Remains
narrower: Mammal Remains
narrower: Reptile Remains
narrower: Amphibian Remains
broader: Animal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Invertebrate Remains
scope note: Remains of one of the groups of animals characterized as lacking any form of backbone or spinal column.
narrower: Mollusca Remains
narrower: Bryozoan Remains
narrower: Annelid Remains
narrower: Arthropod Remains
narrower: Echinoderm Remains
narrower: Nematode Remains
broader: Animal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bryozoan Remains
scope note: Remains of Bryozoa, which are small animals, usually marine, that form colonies producing coral-like skeletons or jelly-like masses.
broader: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Annelid Remains
scope note: Remains of animals characterized as having bodies made up of annular segments, such as worms and leeches. Earthworm eggs and granule comonly occur. Bristle worms are found associated with marine molluscs.
alternative label: Earthworm Remains
broader: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arthropod Remains
scope note: Remains of the animal group characterized by having jointed limbs and segmented bodies, including woodlice, spiders, insects etc. Note, crustaceans have been included in this category.
narrower: Insect Remains
narrower: Crustacean Remains
narrower: Arachnid Remains
narrower: Parasite Remains
broader: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crustacean Remains
scope note: Remains of the animal group Crustacea: hard-shelled arthropods which are largely aquatic. Use for the remains of shrimps, prawns, crabs and lobsters, and also woodlice.
broader: Arthropod Remains
narrower: Cladoceran Remains
narrower: Ostracod Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Arachnid Remains
scope note: Remains of arthropods characterized as having a body divided into two segements and four pairs of legs, such as spiders, scorpions, ticks and mites.
broader: Arthropod Remains
narrower: Mite Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Echinoderm Remains
scope note: Remains of the group of animals characterized as being radially symmetrical in form, such as sea urchins, sea cucumbers and starfish.
broader: Invertebrate Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Disc Brooch
scope note: A disc-shaped plate brooch.
broader: Plate Brooch
narrower: Saucer Brooch
narrower: Button Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Animal Brooch
scope note: An enamelled plate brooch, dating from the second and third centuries AD, depicting an animal often with religious significance, such as hares, birds, fish and horses, sometimes with rider.
broader: Plate Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aucissa Brooch
scope note: Imported Roman brooch with a wide, highly arched flat backed bow, one end rolled forward onto the head to form a hinge for the the pin. Named for the head inscription assumed to be a maker's name. Dated to first half of 1st entury AD.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bow And Fantail Brooch
scope note: A Roman brooch dating from approximately 50 to 150 AD. Derived from the earlier Aesica Brooch, and fitted with a hinged pin, the body widens to a triangular plate below the bow.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Caterpillar Brooch
scope note: Anglo-Saxon two-piece bow brooch, dating from the 8th to 9th centuries AD, so named for the distinctive bow shaped like the arching body of a caterpillar.
alternative label: Ansate Brooch
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Colchester Brooch
scope note: A first century AD one-piece bow brooch, one end of which is drawn out to form a spring and pin, characterized by its long, narrow, tapering bow, a small crossbar in front of the spring and a forward hook which holds the spring chord.
broader: Bow Brooch
narrower: Two-Piece Colchester Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Crossbow Brooch
scope note: Roman bow brooch, dating from the third to fifth centuries AD, with a P-shaped profile and a characteristic crossbar, often adorned with knobs at its end and on the head. Shown in contemporary illustrations as being worn by high ranking males.
alternative label: Bugelknopffibeln
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Long Brooch
scope note: An Anglo-Saxon brooch type dating from the 5th to 7th centuries AD and influenced by the Crossbow brooch, featuring a sprung pin and a head plate.
broader: Brooch
narrower: Cruciform Brooch
narrower: Square Headed Brooch
narrower: Small Long Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cruciform Brooch
scope note: An Anglo-Saxon cruciform Long Brooch, often ornamented with knobs across and terminating its crossbar and head, and frequently with its foot shaped into a zoomorphic motif.
broader: Long Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dolphin Brooch
scope note: Roman, mid-1st century AD two-piece Bow Brooch, derived from the Colchester Brooch, with a winged, transverse head protecting a spring mechanism held by a rear facing hook over the chord, its profile evoking a leaping dolphin.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dragonesque Brooch
scope note: Roman mid-first to third century AD S or reverse-S shaped brooch. Often enamelled, with its central section expanded for decoration, the brooch depicted stylised creatures derived from Celtic art. The pin was looped over the neck of the brooch.
broader: Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Headstud Brooch
scope note: A two-piece Bow Brooch, derived from the Colchester Brooch, dating from the later first and second centuries AD and so called due to the decorative stud on the upper bow.
alternative label: Lamberton Moor Brooch
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hod Hill Brooch
scope note: Roman, mid to late 1st century, hinged Bow Brooch, related to the Aucissa Brooch, with side knobs on the upper bow, the curvature of which is confined to the brooch's top half, the lower half being straight. Frequently tinned to give a silver appearance.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knee Brooch
scope note: A Roman Bow Brooch dating from the mid-second to mid-third centuries AD, characterized by the pronounced curvature of the bow, resembling a knee. Usually used by military personnel.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Langton Down Brooch
scope note: A two-piece Bow Brooch dating from the early to mid-first century AD in Britain, originating in Gaul. Featuring a wide flat reeded bow, this and the Thistle Brroch were the first to conceal the spring mechanism with a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical hood.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nauheim Derivate Brooch
scope note: A simple, one-piece Bow Brooch with a spring of four coils, sometimes less, its chord tucked beneath its head and variations to bow and catchplate. Dating from the first century AD.
alternative label: Simple One-Piece Brooch
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucer Brooch
scope note: An Anglo-Saxon disc brooch featuring an upturned rim. Usually decorated with zoomorphic or geometric designs either chip-carved directly on the face or applied to a thin bronze plate affixed to the brooch's floor.
broader: Disc Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Square Headed Brooch
scope note: A highly decorated Anglo-Saxon Long Brooch, often made of silver or bronze, worn by women. Contemporary with the Cruciform Brooch, it features a large, square head plate and usually three rounded foot-terminals.
broader: Long Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Thistle Brooch
scope note: Early to mid-1st century AD Bow Brooch with a P-shaped profile, a cylindrical or semi-cylindrical spring cover and a round or lozenge-shaped centre plate with a short bow above and a flat leg below, both of which are reeded like the Langton Down Brooch.
alternative label: Rosette Brooch
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trumpet Brooch
scope note: A Roman Bow Brooch, dating from the later 1st and 2nd centuries often worn in pairs with a linking chain. Characterized by its distinctive head, sometimes enamelled, and resembling the mouth of a trumpet.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Playing Card
scope note: One of a pack, or deck, of cards used to play games, each distinguished from the others by markings on its face.
broader: Sports And Games
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polden Hill Brooch
scope note: Bow Brooch derived from the Colchester type in the mid to late 1st and 2nd centuries AD. Typically the spring is held in a semi-cylindrical crossbar with closed ends and holding the axial bar and a hook or lug on the head to hold the chord.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

T-Shaped Brooch
scope note: 1st or 2nd century Bow Brooch derived from the Colchester. It typically has a pin hinged on a bar held in a cylindrical crossbar, the bow tapering and commonly decorated. Developed examples often have a headloop and enamelled panels.
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Two-Piece Colchester Brooch
scope note: Derived from the Colchester in the mid to late 1st century, particularly in south and east Britain. Characterized by the attachment of the separate spring and pin through two holes in a lug behind the head, which projects to form a crest atop the bow.
broader: Colchester Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aesica Brooch
scope note: A mid-1st century AD brooch influenced by the Thistle type, commonly with projections on the upper bow and widening to a triangular plate, often described as a fantail, below.
alternative label: Hook Norton Brooch
broader: Bow Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Small Long Brooch
scope note: A small, often of about two inches or less in length, version of the Long Brooch usually made of less expensive materials than other brooch types and frequently worn in pairs.
broader: Long Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe
scope note: A tool with an edged head and a wooden shaft, used for a variety of purposes. Where the function is known use the more specific terms of AXE (TOOL) or AXE (WEAPON).
narrower: Hatchet
narrower: Axe (Tool)
narrower: Axe (Weapon)
broader: Edged Weapon
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mine
scope note: A container packed with explosives, with a detonator triggered by contact or a timer, for the purpose of destroying enemy craft, personnel etc.
broader: Explosive Weapon
narrower: Aerial Mine
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aerial Mine
scope note: A mine designed specifically to be dropped from an aircraft, often into the sea.
broader: Mine
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Engine
scope note: A machine consisting of a number of moving parts designed to produce a specific physical effect, such as the powering of a craft or other device.
broader: Vehicle Component
narrower: Aircraft Engine
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aircraft Engine
scope note: The engine housed within the fuselage of an aircraft that powers its flight.
broader: Engine
broader: Aircraft Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bar Shot
scope note: A pair of cannon balls joined by a solid bar.
broader: Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chain Shot
scope note: A pair of cannon balls joined by a chain.
broader: Shot
narrower: Flail Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dice Shot
scope note: Cube-shaped shot.
broader: Canister (Shot)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flail Shot
scope note: A type of chain shot characterized by a number of chains attached to the main shot, causing maximum damage. Sometimes known as a Spider shot.
alternative label: Spider Shot
broader: Chain Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grape Shot
scope note: A number of small iron balls, each about the size of a cricket ball, often numbering nine, wired together and bound in a canvas bag.
broader: Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Round Shot
scope note: A solid, spherical projectile, originally made of stone but later iron.
broader: Shot
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fitting
scope note: A fitting of unknown function. Use more specific type where known.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
narrower: Water Pipe Collar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rubble
scope note: Pieces of undressed stone, waste fragments of stone or fragments of slate.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shoe Making Waste
scope note: Waste resulting from the processes associated with the making of shoes.
broader: Manufacturing Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wood Working Waste
scope note: waste resulting from the working of wood or associated with a carpenter's workshop.
broader: Manufacturing Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wine Glass
scope note: A drinking vessel, made of glass, designed expressly to be used for the consumption of wine.
broader: Drinking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Log
scope note: An unhewn piece of felled tree, or similar rough mass of wood.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mussel Shell
scope note: The remains of a shell of a mussel.
broader: Marine Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mite Remains
scope note: Use for ticks and true mites. Related to spiders, mites are widely present in archaeological deposits but are rarely studies in detail as they can prove difficult to identify.
broader: Arachnid Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cladoceran Remains
scope note: Group of fresh water crustaceans which include the water fleas (Daphnia ssp.) the egg cases (ephippia) of which are found in archaeological deposits.
broader: Crustacean Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ostracod Remains
scope note: Small crustaceans ranging in size from 0.2mm to 30mm and possessing a bivalve carapace or 'shell'.
broader: Crustacean Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marine Mollusca Remains
scope note: Molluscs found in salt or brackish water. Use more specific term where known.
narrower: Oyster Shell
narrower: Mussel Shell
broader: Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Non Marine Mollusca Remains
scope note: Molluscs found in dry to damp habitats rather than fully aquatic or marine habitats. Use more specific term where known.
alternative label: Land Snail Remains
broader: Mollusca Remains
narrower: Terrestrial Mollusca Remains
narrower: Fresh And Brackish Water Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Small Mammal Remains
scope note: Use for Insectivores (hedgehogs, shrews, moles), Chiroptera (bats) and rodents (squirrels, rats, voles, mice, dormice).
alternative label: Microfauna Remains
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bacteria
scope note: Microscopic living things, usually unicellular, occasionally multi-cellular. They lack cell nuclei.
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Diatoms
scope note: Algae usually found as a silica skeleton. They obtain their food by photosynthesis and are used in ecological reconstruction.
alternative label: Microfossil
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dinoflagellates
scope note: Simple organisms, mostly single celled, that move by means of two flagella (complex cellular projections). Most live as marine plankton, but some occur in fresh water. Members of the Kingdom Protista.
alternative label: Microfossil
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Foraminifera
scope note: Single celled marine organisms. Some form calcareous tests (shells). They are used archaeologically to study the nature of marine environments or establish the presence of marine conditions or products (e.g. imported seaweed).
alternative label: Microfossil
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fungi
scope note: Kingdom of living things, lacking chlorophyll, that obtain their food from organic matter, usually by absorption. They include mushrooms, moulds and yeasts.
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Residue
scope note: Material of unknown origin observed adhering to, or found within, an object of another material.
broader: Organic Material
narrower: Sewage Residue
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Food Residue
scope note: Traces of food observed adhering to, or found within, an object or another material.
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Organic Material
scope note: Material derived from living things. Use more specific term where known.
alternative label: Organic Sediment
alternative label: Black Earth
alternative label: Dark Earth
narrower: Residue
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Moss
scope note: A simple type of plant. For most of their lifecycle they exist as haploids (i.e. only one set of genes as opposed to two). Most have clearly differentiated stems and leaves.
broader: Plant Macro Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Testate Amoebae
scope note: Amoebae which are partially enclosed in external shells, or tests. Found in wet soils, freshwater, decaying organic matter and on vegetation such as mosses. Used to examine environmental factors such as water acidity and moisture content.
alternative label: Microfossil
broader: Ecofacts
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Deposit
scope note: Use for any soil or sediment. Sediments consist of mineral and/or organic material deposited by any process involving natural or human agencies. Soils are discrete bodies of altered mineral material (either sediment or in situ rock remains).
alternative label: Soil
alternative label: Sediment
alternative label: Organic Sediment
alternative label: Black Earth
alternative label: Dark Earth
alternative label: Organic Deposit
alternative label: Deposition
alternative label: Depositions
broader: Ecofacts
narrower: Aeolian Deposit
narrower: Alluvium
narrower: Glaciation Deposit
narrower: Colluvium
narrower: Paleosol
narrower: Peat
narrower: Tufa
narrower: Ash
narrower: Estuarine Deposit
narrower: Lacustrine Deposit
narrower: Marine Deposit
narrower: Cave Deposit
narrower: Agricultural Deposit
narrower: Construction Deposit
narrower: Waste Deposit
narrower: Periglacial Deposit
narrower: Spheroidal Carbonaceous Particles (SCPs)
narrower: Silt
narrower: Gravel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aeolian Deposit
scope note: A wind-blown deposit.
broader: Deposit
narrower: Coversand
narrower: Loess
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Coversand
scope note: Wind-blown sand.
broader: Aeolian Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Loess
scope note: Wind-blown silt.
alternative label: Brickearth
broader: Aeolian Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Alluvium
scope note: Deposits laid down as the result of river action.
alternative label: Waterlain Silt
alternative label: Alluvial Deposit
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Glaciation Deposit
scope note: Deposits formed as the result of the action of ice masses during glacial periods.
broader: Deposit
narrower: Till
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Till
scope note: Unsorted sediment (i.e. containing everything from clay to boulders) laid down directly by a glacier.
alternative label: Boulder Clay
broader: Glaciation Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Solifluction Deposit
scope note: Deposits formed by the mass downward movement of surface deposits over underlying frozen ground under periglacial conditions.
broader: Periglacial Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Colluvium
scope note: Deposits that accumulate at the bottom of a slope, at a break in a slope, or where a barrier is encountered.
alternative label: Colluvial Deposit
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Paleosol
scope note: A soil, which may be buried or exposed, that has developed in a past landscape.
alternative label: Buried Soil
alternative label: Palaeosol
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Peat
scope note: Material consisting of at least 90% organic matter by dry weight. Formed from plant material under damp, wet or acid conditions where the rate of accumulation is greater than the rate of decay.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tufa
scope note: A rock-like deposit consisting largely of calcium carbonate, formed by the precipitation of calcium carbonate out of calcium-rich water bodies such as springs.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ash
scope note: A residue left as the result of the burning of material.
broader: Deposit
narrower: Tephra
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tephra
scope note: Volcanic ash.
broader: Ash
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Estuarine Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed in estuaries.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lacustrine Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed in lakes or ponds.
broader: Deposit
narrower: Gyttja
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gyttja
scope note: Fine-grained, non-humified, organic mud formed under water. Principally composed of plant material, typically of faecal origin.
broader: Lacustrine Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marine Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed by the action of the sea or under marine conditions.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cave Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed in caves.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Agricultural Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed as a result of the modification of soils by humans for agricultural purposes.
alternative label: Cultivation Soil
alternative label: Plough Soil
alternative label: Garden Soil
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Construction Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits formed as a result of construction activities undertaken by humans or animals.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waste Deposit
scope note: Use for deposits representing material discarded or remaining as a result of a process or processes.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Periglacial Deposit
scope note: Deposits formed under conditions present adjacent to ice masses during glacial periods.
narrower: Solifluction Deposit
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Staddle Stone
scope note: One of several stones used to raise a farm building, such as a granary, above the ground surface.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cereal Grain
scope note: The fruit or seed of a cereal plant such as wheat, corn etc.
broader: Plant Macro Remains
narrower: Barley Grain
narrower: Wheat Grain
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Seeds
scope note: The fertilized ovules of a plant, often occurring in an archaeological context, in the form of small roundish bodies or grains. Seeds are dispersed naturally or collected for sowing to produce a new generation of plants.
broader: Plant Macro Remains
narrower: Pip
narrower: Fruitstone
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mill Paddle
scope note: A paddle blade, typically of wood, from a horizontal or vertical mill wheel.
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Palm
scope note: A sailmaker's thimble used in the sewing of canvas, consisting of a flat thimble in a canvas or leather strip with a thumb hole. The whole is worn across the palm of the hand, which gives it its name.
broader: Thimble
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Octant
scope note: An astonomical instrument, and navigational aid, in the form of one eighth of a circle and used to measure the angular altitude of heavenly bodies. Invented in 1731 and used into the 19th Century, it was superceded by the sextant.
broader: Astronomical Instrument
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bomb
scope note: A hollow case containg explosive, incendiary, smoke-producing, poisonous or other offensive material, designed to be deposited, dropped, thrown or shot froma mortar.
broader: Explosive Weapon
narrower: Bouncing Bomb
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bouncing Bomb
scope note: A cylindrical bomb, designed by Barnes Wallis in 1941, containing hydrostatic pistols measuring water pressure for detonation at a depth of 30 feet. Dropped whilst fast revolving at a height of 60 feet at 240-250 mph to maximise the bouncing effect.
broader: Bomb
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nameboard
scope note: An ornamental (carved and/or painted) frieze carved into, or attached to, the planking either side of a vessel's bow carrying the vessel's name and often illustrating some aspect of the name, port/country of origin etc.
broader: Frieze
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Deadlight
scope note: A hinged plate of brass, iron or wood inboard of a ship's scuttle or porthole which can be lowered and secured with a butterfly nut to prevent damage to glass in heavy weather or mask internal light from enemy vessels.
broader: Window Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hatchway Cover
scope note: A water-tight cover that closes and opening in a vessel's deck used for the ingress and egress of persons and cargo.
broader: Door Fitting
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Porthole
scope note: A hole or opening in a ship's hull to allow light and air to enter the vessel, or to aim a weapon through.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hose
scope note: A flexible pipe, usually fixed to a pump or tap, for the conveying of water.
alternative label: Hosepipe
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sheathing
scope note: A covering of thin copper plates secured, on top of a layer of tar and horsehair, to the bottom of wooden ships to protect the hull against weeds, barnacles and especially Teredo navalis, a wood-boring worm prevalent in tropical seas.
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blank
scope note: A piece of metal or wood, or other material used in the manufacture of an item, intended for further fabrication and therefore representing an unfinished object. Usually relates to objects manufactured in quantity such as coins, knives etc.
narrower: Key Blank
narrower: Coin Blank
narrower: Knife Blank
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Griddle (Plate)
scope note: A flat, circular plate, usually made of iron, on which food items are baked.
broader: Cooking Vessel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Watch Glass
scope note: A concave glass dish used to hold material for observation or experimentation; so named for its resemblance to the disc covering the face of a watch.
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Impressed Object
scope note: An object marked or shaped by the pressure of another object upon its surface, whether by deliberate process or unintentionally.
narrower: Stamped Object
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pump
scope note: A device, often consisting of a cyclinder containing a piston or plunger, used to raise or move liquids or gasses by means of compression, lifting or suction.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pump Housing
scope note: A tube, cyclinder or similar casing enclosing the mechanism of a pump.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shearmans Hook
scope note: A tool, featuring a straight, horizontal handle from which extends a metal hook halfway along its length, used by a shearman (one who shears sheep) in the handling of wool.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Setting
scope note: The metal ornamental bedding and surround in which a gem or stone is mounted.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Inlay
scope note: A piece of material that has been inlaid, or prepared and shaped for inlaying, in an object, decorative feature or other setting.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Boss
scope note: A carved or moulded decorative projection adorning an object or, in the case of architectural features, the termination of a moulding or the intersection of ribs or beams.
narrower: Shield Boss
broader: Architectural Element
broader: Fixtures And Fittings
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stirring Rod
scope note: A straight rod, made of glass, plastic or other materials, used to agitate or mix chemicals, pigments, beverages or other fluids or substances.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bombard
scope note: A large vessel, sometimes large enough to accomodate several gallons, often made of leather and richly decorated, for storing and serving liquor.
broader: Drink Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Axe Hammer
scope note: An axe with a cutting edge and a hammer head.
broader: Striking Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aldis Lamp
scope note: A handheld lamp used to send morse code messages ship-to-ship or ship-to-shore.The lamp and its reflector can be covered/uncovered by a trigger operated shutter.
broader: Visual Communications
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sanitary Ware
scope note: Any object, often made of ceramic or 'porcelain' used for the purposes of personal cleansing, especially fittings such as toilets, baths and basins. May survive as fragments in the archaeological record. Use more specific term where known.
narrower: Basin
narrower: Bath
broader: Personal Hygiene Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Oakum
scope note: Loose fibres obtained by unpicking old ropes. Mainly used to caulk seams in wooden vessels.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sugar Mould
scope note: A conical container, usually made of earthenware, into which boiling sugar was poured and allowed to crystallize.
alternative label: Sugar Cone Mould
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mortar Stone
scope note: Large granite stone used as the base stone of a stamping mill against which ore was crushed. Contains distinctive striations from the crushing process.
broader: Pressing And Crushing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mouldstone
scope note: A stone with a rectangular depression into which molten metal, usually tin, was poured to create ingots.
broader: Moulding Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Proving Mortar
scope note: A short squat gun or cannon used to test the strength of coarser blasting powders. Mainly 18th-19th centuries.
broader: Mortar (Weapon)
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Salt Ship
scope note: A large trough or vessel commonly created from a hollowed out tree trunk for the storage of brine prior to processing for salt.
broader: Food Gathering And Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Page Holder
scope note: A clip for marking or holding down pages in a book.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Harbick
scope note: A specific type of hook used in textile production, also known as a sheer board hook. Harbicks were used in pairs to secure a cloth to a cropping board so that the nap (of the cloth) could be sheared.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spheroidal Carbonaceous Particles (SCPs)
scope note: Roughly spherical, > 5 µm, soot particles produced from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Used as an indicator of industrialisation, and can also be used as a dating tool.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Silt
scope note: Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel.
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gravel
scope note: Grains of rock fragment larger than coarse sand and finer than pebbles (diameter 2-4mm).
broader: Deposit
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carved Object
scope note: An object which has been carved. Use more specific term where known.
alternative label: Carved Stone
broader: Worked Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baluster Jug
scope note: A jug with a sinuous profile where the rim, girth and base are of roughly equal diameter, and the neck and lower body are narrower.(Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel Shaped Jug
scope note: A jug with little or no discernible neck and an even, convex profile form rim to base, which are roughly equal in diameter. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Biconical Jug
scope note: A jug with a body profile resembling two cones joined together at their widest points, producing a distinct carination. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Conical Jug
scope note: A jug with more or less straight sides that flare out from a narrow rim or neck to a wider base. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Lighthouse Jug
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylindrical Jug
scope note: A jug with straight vertical sides and roughly equal rim and base diameters. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Globular Jug
scope note: A jug with a rounded profile and a rounded base, i.e. with no discernible basal angle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pear Shaped Jug
scope note: A jug with a maximum diameter in the lower half of the vessel and with no discernible shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Jug
scope note: A jug with an evenly rounded profile and a discernible basal angle; the maximum diameter is near the mid point and in the upper half of the vessel. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
narrower: Pegau
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pegau
scope note: A specific form of rounded jug with a wide mouth, a large parrot-beak spout and three handles in the form of wide straps that spring from the rim to the girth.The spout may have a lug applied to the outside. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Rounded Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shouldered Jug
scope note: A jug with a roughly cylindrical or slightly flaring lower body, a pronounced inward-sloping shoulder and a marked neck/body angle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waisted Jug
scope note: A jug with a constriction between the upper and lower body sections. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Face Jug
scope note: Any type of jug with decoration representing the form of a human face or figure. The shape of the vessel often forms the outline of the human face or figure. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Anthropomorphic Jug
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Knight Jug
scope note: A type of jug decorated with applied figures in the form of knights in armour. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Puzzle Jug
scope note: A jug that incorporates a practical joke or conundrum into its construction. A combination of cut-outs in the body and hollow handles and tubes render conventional use impossible. The puzzle being to work out how to empty it. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tripod Pitcher
scope note: A jug form characterized by the addition of three applied feet. The feet are usually short and stubby. Double index with the appropriate profile type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spouted Pitcher
scope note: A jug form which usually has a short, narrow neck and rim and an applied spout. The spout is usually tubular and free standing, or attached to the rim/neck, rising from just above the high shoulder or girth. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bunghole Jug
scope note: A jug with a pierced bunghole just above the base. the bunghole can be made through an applied knob or disc of clay, or simply a hole in the vessel wall. In use, the hole would probably have had a tap or spigot attached. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Bunghole Pitcher
alternative label: Cistern (Jug)
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flattened Flask
scope note: A circular flask with one or two flattened faces. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flask
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Globular Flask
scope note: A flask with a rounded, almost spherical shape. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flask
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ring Flask
scope note: A flask with a hollow ring-shaped form. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flask
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Biconical Jar
scope note: A jar whose profile resembles two truncated cones joined together at the widest point, forming a carination at the centre of the vessel. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Concave Sided Jar
scope note: A jar with vertical concave body walls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
narrower: Albarello
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Albarello
scope note: A concave sided jar made in tin-glazed earthenware. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Concave Sided Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylindrical Jar
scope note: A jar with roughly vertical body walls which in some cases may be slightly convex. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flared Jar
scope note: A jar with a profile that flares outwards from base to rim, but usually with a constriction at the neck. Squat examples, with a height less than the minimum diameter, could be classified as bowls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Globular Jar
scope note: A jar with a rounded profile merging into a rounded base with no discernible basal angle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
narrower: Ginger Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ginger Jar
scope note: A specific form of globular jar with a rounded or very sagging base and an inturned, generally simple, rim. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Globular Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Inturned Jar
scope note: A jar with a profile that slopes inwards from base to rim. Particularly shallow examples have been term Peat Pots; this is a term with a restricted distribution in northern England. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Jar
scope note: A jar with an evenly rounded profile. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
narrower: Mercury Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mercury Jar
scope note: A specific type of small rounded jar. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Rounded Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shouldered Jar
scope note: A jar with a roughly cylindrical or slightly flaring lower body and a rounded, inward sloping shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Single Handled Jar
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of a single handle. Profiles vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Basket Handled Jar
scope note: A jar with a single handle attached to the rim edge and looped over the top of the vessel. There may be a lip. Profiles can vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Double Handled Jar
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of two handles. Handles may be horizontal or vertical loops or horizontal or curved lugs. Handles are nearly always opposed. Profiles vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bar Lug Jar
scope note: A distinctive form of jar being a flat-based, straight-sided or slightly rounded jar with two opposed, upright, rounded, tongue-shaped lugs raised from above the rim and bridged by added, internal struts used to suspend the pot over a fire. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bar Lip Jar
scope note: A jar with one or more lips added on the outside of the vessel wall over a hole pierced through the wall. The lips do not usually rise above rim level. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Multi Handled Jar
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of three or more vertical loop handles. They may be equally spaced, or confined to one section of the circumference. Profile vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tripod Pipkin
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of a straight handle and three feet. Profiles vary and should be double indexed with the appropriate JAR type. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Pipkin
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grape
scope note: A specific form of cauldron, generally of rounded profile made in the Low Countries. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cauldron
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bunghole Jar
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of a pierced bunghole just above the base. The hole can be simply a hole in the wall of the vessel or made through a circular knob or disc of clay. There may be one or two vertical loop handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Biconical Bowl
scope note: A bowl whose form resembles two cones joined together at their widest points, forming a carination.
alternative label: Schalenurne
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carinated Bowl
scope note: A bowl with a sharp change of angle in the vessel wall, generally at the point of maximum diameter. the carination may be in the upper or lower half of the vessel. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Concave Sided Bowl
scope note: A bowl with concave body walls. Wide-mouthed, narrow-based examples, particularly those in larger sizes, have been termed Pans or Pancheons. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flared Bowl
scope note: A bowl with straight sides which turn outwards, forming an obtuse angle with the base, i.e. and inverted, truncated, conical shape. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
narrower: Stool Pan
narrower: Cream Pan
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Stool Pan
scope note: A flared bowl of medium to deep depth, with wide horizontal everted rim. These vessels may have a single handle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flared Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cream Pan
scope note: A wide-mouthed, narrow based flared bowl associated with dairying activities. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flared Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hemispherical Bowl
scope note: A bowl with no noticeable base angle, so that the walls and base form a continuous rounded curve (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Bowl
scope note: A bowl with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Straight Sided Bowl
scope note: A bowl with straight sides which are at an approximate right angle to the base, i.e. a roughly cylindrical shape. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spouted Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by the addition of a short tubular spout applied just below the rim.
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedestal Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by having a pedestal base. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Standfussschale
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lobed Bowl
scope note: A bowl comprising three or more equally spaced lobes. There may be one or more moulded animals or other figures inside the base and two or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divided Bowl
scope note: A bowl divided into two or more compartments by vertical slab partitions. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Condiment Bowl
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Multiple Bowl
scope note: A vessel comprising of two or more bowls, generally of small size, joined together. There may be one or more handles of varying forms. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Condiment Bowl
broader: Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handled Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by the addition of one or more handles. The handles may be vertical or horizontal loops, or straight, or may comprise vertical or horizontal lugs. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Bowl
narrower: Single Handled Bowl
narrower: Socketed Bowl
narrower: Basket Handled Bowl
narrower: Double Handled Bowl
narrower: Multi Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handled Jar
scope note: A jar adapted by the addition of one or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
narrower: Single Handled Jar
narrower: Basket Handled Jar
narrower: Double Handled Jar
narrower: Multi Handled Jar
broader: Jar
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Single Handled Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by the addition of a single handle
broader: Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Socketed Bowl
scope note: A bowl with a straight handle projecting horizontally or diagonally upwards from the rim, particularly or completely hollow, but not opening into the vessel. A jar adapted by the addition of one or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Basket Handled Bowl
scope note: A bowl with a single loop handle crossing over the top of the vessel from one side of the rim to the other. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Double Handled Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by the addition of two handles, generally opposed. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Two Handled Bowl
broader: Handled Bowl
narrower: Cockerel Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cockerel Bowl
scope note: A small, double-handled bowl with horizontal loop handles decorated with a cockerel motif. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Double Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Multi Handled Bowl
scope note: A bowl adapted by the addition of three or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Handled Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Inturned Dish
scope note: A dish with straight or convex sides that turn inwards, forming an acute basal angle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedestal Dish
scope note: A dish adapted by the addition of a pedestal base. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lobed Dish
scope note: A dish comprising three or more lobes, usually equally spaced. There may be one or more animal or other figures inside the base and two or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Divided Dish
scope note: A round, oval or rectangular straight-sided dish, divided into two or more units or compartments of varying sizes by vertical slab partitions. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Condiment Dish
alternative label: Compartmented Tray
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Multiple Dish
scope note: A vessel comprising two or more dishes, generally of small size, joined together. There may be one or more handles of varying forms. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Condiment Dish
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dripping Dish
scope note: A type of dish specifically designed to catch the juices from roasting meat. The dish may be oval, semi-circular, rectangular or wedge-shaped. Usually has one or two handles located on one long side and a lip at one or both short sides. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Dripping Pan
alternative label: Dripping Tray
alternative label: Meat Dish
alternative label: Fish Dish
broader: Dish
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Baking Tray
scope note: A shallow tray or dish used for baking food.
broader: Container <By Form>
broader: Food Preparation Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedestal Beaker
scope note: A beaker adapted by having a pedestal base. The upper part of the pedestal is solid and may be thrown as an integral part of the vessel, or added as a separate element.(Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Stemmed Beaker
alternative label: Stemmed Goblet
broader: Beaker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Beaker
scope note: A beaker with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Beaker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Waisted Beaker
scope note: A beaker with a construction above the base to form a waisted profile. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Beaker
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carinated Cup
scope note: A cup with a marked change of angle in the body wall, generally at the point of maximum girth. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Collar Rim Cup
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flared Cup
scope note: A cup with sides falring outwards from the base towards the rim, usually with a single handle.
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Necked Cup
scope note: A cup with a rounded body beneath a deep neck. There may be a marked junction between neck and body and the angle of the neck may be inward-sloping, upright or everted. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Thistle Tyg
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Cup
scope note: A cup with convex body walls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedestal Cup
scope note: A cup adapted by the addition of a pedestal base. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lobed Cup
scope note: A vessel composed of three or more equally spaced lobes and usually, a waisted or pedestal base. The handles are vertical loops, generally of strap form. There may be two opposed handles, or one per lobe junction. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fuddling Cup
scope note: A vessel composed of three or more separate compartments, joined together and pierced to allow liquid to flow from one to another. There may be one or more handles. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Puzzle Cup
scope note: A form of cup which incorporates a joke or conundrum, where cut-outs or holes in the body make conventional use impossible. The puzzle is how to drink from it without getting wet; usually achieved by sucking through a hollow rim or handle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Cup
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel Shaped Mug
scope note: A mug with little or no discernible neck and an even, convex profile from rim to base, which have roughly equal diameters. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Conical Mug
scope note: A mug with more-or-less straight side which flare out from the rim to the wider base. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Mug
narrower: Schnelle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Schnelle
scope note: A German stoneware form of conical mug. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Conical Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylindrical Mug
scope note: A mug with roughly vertical body walls. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flared Mug
scope note: A mug with straight sides flaring outwards from the base towards the rim. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rounded Mug
scope note: A mug with a rounded body profile below a deep neck. There may be a marked junction between the neck and the body. The neck may be inward-sloping, upright or everted. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Mug
narrower: Trichterhalskrug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trichterhalskrug
scope note: A specific German Stoneware form of rounded mug. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Rounded Mug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Collared Lid
scope note: A lid with a carinated conical profile and straight vertical sides, surmounted by a conical top with and integral knob. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Conical Lid
scope note: A lid with a shallow conical profile and an integral knob. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Dish Lid
scope note: A simple flat-topped lid resembling an inverted dish but with no central knob or handle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Domed Lid
scope note: A lid with a shallow domed profile and a central knob. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flat Lid
scope note: A simple, flat or nearly flat lid. In ceramic forms, often made by rolling out clay rather than by throwing on a wheel. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flat Topped Lid
scope note: A lid resembling an inverted dish with a flat top and an integral or added knob or loop handle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucer Shaped Lid
scope note: A lid comprising a shallow flared dish with an integral knob rising from the centre. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flanged Lid
scope note: A lid with a distinct flange, projecting upwards, horizontally or downwards, and an integral knob. Complex examples can include a simple locking device: lugs on the lower flange can be twisted into matching cut-outs in the rim to lock it. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
narrower: Locking Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Locking Lid
scope note: A type of flanged lid where the lower flange is partly cut away to leave two projections or lugs, which can be fitted into corresponding cut-outs in the rim of the vessel beneath and secure the lid when it is rotated. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Flanged Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Complex Lid
scope note: A complex or ornate lid which cannot be easily classified according to the main forms of lid. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lid
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucer Candlestick
scope note: A candlestick in which a simple socket is set in the centre of a drip tray or saucer. There may be a vertical loop handle linking the socket to the rim of the saucer. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Chamber Candlestick
alternative label: Hand Lamp
broader: Candlestick
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Upright Candlestick
scope note: A candlestick in which the socket is above a drip tray or grease tray, placed on a pedestal base which is generally hollow. There may be a vertical loop handle and one or more secondary drip trays. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Candlestick
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Compartmented Lamp
scope note: A deep, square or rectangular, flat slab of clay, the upper surface of which has two or more cup-shaped holders cut into it. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Double Shelled Lamp
scope note: A pedestal lamp with a drip-tray below the bowl. There may be a vertical loop handle linking bowl and drip-tray. Some variants have a more enclosed bowl form with a small tubular spout projecting from the bowl. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hemispherical Lamp
scope note: A small hemispherical bowl with a pinched or pulled wick lip. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pedestal Lamp
scope note: A small bowl on a pedestal base, which may be solid or at least partly hollow. It may have a wick lip at the rim or a lug handle. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saucer Lamp
scope note: A small bowl on a pedestal base above a drip-tray or saucer. It may have a wick lip at the rim. May have pierced lugs projecting form the rim for suspension of a handle, spout or vertical loop handle linking bowl and saucer. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spike Lamp
scope note: A small hemispherical or flared bowl with a solid pointed base or spike. May include a wick lip at the rim and one or two pierced lugs for suspension. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Pricket Lamp
broader: Lamp
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flared Curfew
scope note: A curfew with straight sides flaring outwards from the top. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Bowl Curfew
broader: Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hemispherical Curfew
scope note: A curfew with a rounded profile merging into a rounded top, with no discernible angle. (Source: MPRG)
alternative label: Bell Shaped Curfew
broader: Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Half Round Curfew
scope note: A curfew consisting of a half section of an inverted bowl. The form has been adapted for use against a wall. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flanged Curfew
scope note: A curfew consisting of a half-bell shape with a raised flange around the cut-away side. A vertical loop handle joins the flange and body. The form is adapted for use against a wall and some are highly decorated. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Curfew
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Convex End Scraper
scope note: An end scraper that has a retouched end which is convex in form. (Source: SARC)
broader: End Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Transverse End Scraper
scope note: An end scraper made on a flake that is wider than it is long. (Source: SARC)
broader: End Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Straight End Scraper
scope note: An end scraper which has a retouched end that is straight in form. If the tool blank is a blade or flake, and the retouch is abrupt retouch rather than scraper retouch then use either Truncated blade or Truncated flake. (Source: SARC)
broader: End Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Concave End Scraper
scope note: An end scraper which has a retouched end that is concave in form. (Source: SARC)
broader: End Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Notch
scope note: A side scraper with a short concavity retouched into an edge. This may be achieved by a single blow. (Source: SARC)
broader: Side Scraper
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lanceolate Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a point, usually with oblique retouch. They are synonymous with 'obliquely blunted points' of the English Mesolithic. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lunate Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a half moon or crescent shape. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Triangular Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a triangular shape. They can be sub-divided into scalene and isosceles triangles. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trapeze Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a trapezium shape. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rectangle Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a rectangular shape. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rhomboid Microlith
scope note: A microlith retouched to a thomboid shape. (Source: SARC)
broader: Microlith
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Core Axehead
scope note: A stone axe in which the surface is fully covered by negative removals. Core axes may be made on flakes and have part of the flake's original surface but this cannot be part of the edge otherwise use FLAKED AXE. (Source: SARC)
alternative label: Core Axe
broader: Lithic Implement
broader: Axehead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Conical Blade Core
scope note: A stone core with a conical form and a core platform which may or may not be prepared. Blades are removed around the circumference of the platform. The end of the core opposite the platform usually tapers to a point. (Source: SARC)
broader: Blade Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Conical Microblade Core
scope note: A small stone core with a conical form and a single core platform which may or may not be prepared. Microblades are removed form the circumference of the platform. The end opposite the platform usually tapers to a point. (Source: SARC)
broader: Blade Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Handle Core
scope note: A stone core made on a large thick flake and characterized by a distinctive, unworked or slightly-shaped handle section. The platform is plain and microblades are detached mainly form the front section of the core. (Source: SARC)
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylindrical Blade Core
scope note: A core which has two opposing platforms. One end serving as the main platform for the removal of blades - the other being used to straighten the face of the core and correct knapping errors. Removals are taken from the full circumference. (Source: SARC)
broader: Blade Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Keeled Core
scope note: A core used to produce flakes from a single plain platform. The base of the core, or 'keel', is often formed by alternate removal from a process resembling cresting. Often one end has a relatively unmodified section. (Source: SARC)
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Multiple Platform Core
scope note: A core with more than two distinct platforms usually including one or two striking surfaces and the the traces of former platforms. Usually restricted to flake production. (Source: SARC)
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Irregular Core
scope note: A stone core which is irregular in shape. It can have numerous usuable or abandoned striking platforms. It is the most common core type and it is often the last attempt of a knapper to extract the final usable flakes form the core. (Source: SARC)
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fuming Pot
scope note: A jar-shaped vessel with pierced apertures or cut-out on an open or closed pedestal base. Herbs, spices or scented woods would be placed in the pot and a burning coal placed underneath to warm the herbs so they would release their scent.
broader: Heating Object
broader: Container <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Heating Stand
scope note: A heating apparatus in which coals or embers are placed in the pedestal or base below a container in which food or liquid could be held and kept warm.
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Beverage Warmer
scope note: A small, handled, open vessel, generally with a steep profile, designed to sit partially within a larger vessel and used to warm drinks. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Heating Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cucurbit
scope note: A vessel used as the lower part of a distillation unit consisting of a round-bottomed vessel with walls sloping inwards towards the rim. Some examples may have an external flange to support the upper unit (ALEMBIC). (Source: MPRG)
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Candlemakers Trough
scope note: A deep, rectangular or oval, straight-sided vessel with an everted, crenellated rim, used to hold either wax for dipping candles or molten sulphur for dipping matches. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barrel Costrel
scope note: A costrel with a barrel-shaped body and a centrally placed neck. One end is usually flat and the other domed. Two opposed strap handles or lugs join the rim or neck and shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Costrel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylindrical Costrel
scope note: A costrel with a cylindrical body and a centrally placed neck. One end is usually domed and the other flat. Two opposed strap handles or lugs may join the rim or neck and shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Costrel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mammiform Costrel
scope note: A costrel with a flattened spherical form: the back is flat and the front domed or mammiform. The base may be slightly flattened or rounded. Two opposed strap handles or lugs join the rim or neck and shoulder. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Costrel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Standing Costrel
scope note: A costrel with a narrow-mouth and two opposed handles or lugs on the shoulder.
broader: Costrel
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Blade Core
scope note: The piece of stone or flint remaining after blades have been produced.
narrower: Conical Blade Core
narrower: Conical Microblade Core
narrower: Cylindrical Blade Core
broader: Core
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ear Plug
scope note: A device inserted in the ear canal to protect the wearer from loud noises or the intrusion of water, foreign bodies, dust or excessive wind.
alternative label: Earplug
broader: Medicine And Pharmacy
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Socketed Gouge
scope note: A type of cast chisel with a sharp, concave edge for shaping wood, stone or metal. A particular type of British Bronze Age tool.
broader: Gouge
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cushioned Mace
scope note: A type of mace with bolster shaped stone or metal head on a wooden or metal shaft. Where the use is thought to be ceremonial, double index with ceremonial object.
broader: Mace
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pebble Mace
scope note: A Mesolithic type of mace head made of stone.
broader: Mace
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Roofing Nail
scope note: A nail used for roofing.
broader: Nail
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Looped Palstave
scope note: Metal shaped blade that flares out to a curved cutting edge, with a side loop to further assist hafting.
broader: Palstave
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Scorer
scope note: A tool used to notch, line cut or scratch into a surface.
broader: Marking Tool
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Looped Spearhead
scope note: Type of leaf-shaped socketed spearhead with two small holes or loops on either side at the base of the blade. Possibly meant to assist in securing the metal spearhead to the wooden shaft, or to tie streamers of some kind to the top of the spear.
broader: Spearhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Socketed Spearhead
scope note: A spearhead with an elongated hollow cast into the base of the blade to receive the end of the wooden spear shaft. The spearhead was secured to the shaft by pegs set at right angles or by lashings fixed to loops cast at the base of the spearhead.
broader: Spearhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tanged Spearhead
scope note: A type of spearhead with a triangular blade bevelled at the edges and with a groove(s) following the outline.
broader: Spearhead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hawk Trap
scope note: A device for catching eagles, falcons and hawks.
broader: Trap
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Biconical Urn
scope note: Style of early Bronze Age pot found widely in north-western Europe with a deep, largely plain, outwardly flared body above which is sharp carination, usually decorated and sometimes with an applied cordon, and an inwardly angled neck.
broader: Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bipartite Urn
scope note: A collared urn with a heavy rim or collar on top of a straight-sided or slightly bowed body narrowing to a small flat base. Decoration may extend for a short way below the collar, but this is rare.
broader: Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cordoned Urn
scope note: A large vessel with raised or applied cordons running horizontally on the body of the vessel.
broader: Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tripartite Urn
scope note: A collared urn with a heavy rim or collar on top of a concave neck or cavetto zone, which may or may not be decorated, and this in turn leads down to a straight-sided but narrowing body. Decoration may extend below this cavetto zone, but this is rare.
broader: Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Collared Urn
scope note: Urn with a heavy rim or collar which may be vertical or slightly inverted. This may carry incised or impressed decoration, particularly herring-bone, encircling lines, hurdling or chevron decoration.
broader: Urn
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vault Springer
scope note: The impost, or point at which a vault rests upon its support, and from which it seems to spring. Hence the term describes the bottom stone of a vault, which lies on the impost.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Livery Collar
scope note: A heavy chain, usually of gold, worn as insignia of office or a mark of fealty or other association from the Middle Ages onwards.
alternative label: Chain Of Office
broader: Necklace
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Back Scratcher
scope note: A long-handled implement designed to allow the user to scratch their own back.
broader: Personal Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shoulder Plate
scope note: A piece of plate armour designed to protect the shoulder.
broader: Armour <By Form>
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chest Guard (Sports)
scope note: A reinforced and padded item of clothing designed to protect the upper body in sports associated with physical contact or possible injury from sporting equipment. For military uses use BREASPLATE.
broader: Protective Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Protective Clothing
scope note: Clothing designed to protect the wearer from physical hazards.
narrower: Chest Guard (Sports)
narrower: Gas Mask
broader: Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Religious Standard
scope note: A flag or object depicting a symbolic representation carried as part of a religious ceremony.
alternative label: Alam
broader: Religion Or Ritual
broader: Signs Or Symbols
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Telescope
scope note: A monocular optical instrument possessing magnification for observing distant objects, especially in astronomy.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ships Log
scope note: A device used to gauge the speed of a vessel at sea.
broader: Measurement
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Straw Splitter
scope note: A tool used for splitting straw. The straw splitter would be pushed down the hollow shaft of a piece of straw to produce six flat lengths of straw ready for plaiting. Used in straw hat making.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aircraft
scope note: A machine that can be flown in the air, now specifically an aeroplane or helicopter.
broader: Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aircraft Component
scope note: Any part of an aircraft. Use more specific term where known.
narrower: Aircraft Engine
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gas Mask
scope note: A mask worn over the face to protect the wearer from inhaling airborne pollutants and toxic gases. The mask forms a sealed cover over the nose and mouth, but may also cover the eyes and other vulnerable soft tissues of the face.
broader: Protective Clothing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bartmann Jug
scope note: A type of stoneware jug dating to the 16th and 17th centuries, popularly known as a Bellarmine jug, shaped in the figure of a bearded man. They were produced in the Cologne region, particularly Frechen.
alternative label: Bellarmine Jug
broader: Jug
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Machine Gun
scope note: A fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually designed to fire bullets in quick succession from an ammunition belt or magazine.
broader: Longarm
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mortar Bomb
scope note: A muzzle loaded explosive projectile fired from a mortar. Typically they are short range and low velocity with a high arcing trajectory.
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shell Case
scope note: Outer casing of an explosive cartridge fired from a cannon or mortar.
broader: Ammunition
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hurdle
scope note: A moveable section of light fence, traditionally made from wattle and used for herding livestock, to separate land or to act as river bank revetments.
broader: Agriculture And Subsistence
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Peg Tile
scope note: Plain clay tile suspended, loose, from the top edge of a tiling lath or batten so as to overlap two courses below. It is held in place by a small wooden peg wedged into, or passed through, one (or sometimes both) of two holes in the head of the tile.
broader: Roof Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pot Mend
scope note: A small piece of metal used to mend ceramic, glass or metal plates and vessels.
broader: Fastening
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Expended Ammunition
scope note: Ammunition from any period found to have been expended (cannonballs, shells, bullets) which may indicate the possible site of a battle or action on land or at sea. Index where appropriate with Battlefield Debris as a Monument Type.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sword Mould
scope note: A mould in which a sword is cast.
broader: Mould
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Patera
scope note: A shallow ceramic or metal libation bowl, usually with no handles or feet. The Greeks called it a phiale, the Romans a patera. Used in religious practice. Could contain mixed wine and water but also unmixed wine, honey, oil, water, or milk.
alternative label: Phiale
broader: Libation Bowl
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bicycle
scope note: A human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other.
broader: Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Motor Vehicle
scope note: A self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not operate on rails, such as trains or trolleys.
alternative label: Road Vehicle
broader: Vehicle
narrower: Car
narrower: Hearse
narrower: Motorcycle
narrower: Lorry
narrower: Bus
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Car
scope note: A vehicle used to transport passengers. Cars usually have four wheels and an internal combustion engine.
alternative label: Automobile
broader: Motor Vehicle
narrower: Adapted
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Adapted
scope note: A car adapted for ease of use by people with disabilities.
broader: Car
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hearse
scope note: A funerary vehicle used to carry a coffin from a church or funeral home to a cemetery.
broader: Motor Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Motorcycle
scope note: A two or three wheeled motor vehicle.
broader: Motor Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lorry
scope note: A motor vehicle designed to transport cargo.
alternative label: Truck
broader: Motor Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bus
scope note: A road vehicle designed to carry many passengers.
broader: Motor Vehicle
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gas Cylinder
scope note: A pressure vessel used to store gasses at above atmospheric pressure.
alternative label: Gas Bottle
broader: Scientific And Industrial Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cable Drum
scope note: Round object used to carry cable or wire.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Carronade
scope note: Short-range naval weapon with a low muzzle velocity.
broader: Cannon
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Terrestrial Mollusca Remains
scope note: Molluscs found in terrestrial habitats as opposed to fresh or brackish water.
broader: Non Marine Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fresh And Brackish Water Mollusca Remains
scope note: Molluscs found in fresh or brackish water habitats.
alternative label: Freshwater (Mollusca Remains)
broader: Non Marine Mollusca Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Barley Grain
scope note: Remains of barley (Hordeum sp.) grain (caryopyses). These grains are sometimes itemised separately.
alternative label: Barley
broader: Cereal Grain
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wheat Grain
scope note: Remains of wheat (Triticum sp.) grain (caryopyses). These grains are sometimes itemised separately.
alternative label: Wheat
broader: Cereal Grain
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Nut
scope note: Remains of any part of a nut including the nutshell. The definition of nut as used here is any woody fruit or seed.
broader: Plant Macro Remains
narrower: Hazel Nut
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hazel Nut
scope note: Remains of any part of a hazel (Corylus avellana L.) nut.
broader: Nut
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pip
scope note: Remains of the wood seeds of fruits such as apples, pears, grapes or citrus.
broader: Seeds
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fruitstone
scope note: Remains of the endocarp (stone) of a member of the genus Prunus which includes sloes, plums, cherries, apricots and peaches.
broader: Seeds
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sewage Residue
scope note: Residue resulting from the presence of sewage. While you can have a cesspit, it contains sewage not cess.
broader: Residue
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Piston
scope note: A component of reciprocating engines - the moving component that is contained by a cylinder.
broader: Vehicle Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hammerscale
scope note: A flaky or spheroidal byproduct of the iron forging process, composed of either iron oxide or magnetite.
broader: Industrial By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Chicken Feeder
scope note: A wide, shallow, straight-sided, circular DISH, with concentric divisions, formed by vertical partitions, or by concentric grooving around the base. The use is uncertain but the name implies it was designed to hold feed for domestic fowl. (Source: MPRG)
broader: Dish
broader: Bird Feeder
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lighter
scope note: Portable device that generate stable and consistent flame by combining flammable liquids or pressurised gases with a spark.
broader: Dress And Personal Accessories
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Engraved Object
scope note: A portable object of stone, bone, metal or other material featuring a deliberately engraved or incised design.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Sporting Equipment
scope note: Equipment, including specialised clothing, bats, rackets etc. used for sporting activities.
broader: Tools And Equipment
narrower: Parachute
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Parachute
scope note: A device used to slow the fall of a person or an object from a great height. When open it consists of a large umberella like sheet with wires or ropes converging from the edge to a harness attached to the lower end.
broader: Abacus
broader: Military Equipment
broader: Sporting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Osemund
scope note: Low-grade cast iron in the form of balls or spheres, produced in small workshops and exported across the North Sea and Baltic region. Particularly associated with 16th century Sweden. Also spelt oszemundt and other variants.
broader: Manufacture And Processing
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Egg Cup
scope note: A small cup for holding a boiled egg upright while it is being eaten.
broader: Food Serving Container
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Vessel Component
scope note: Parts which make up a maritime vessel.
broader: Transport
narrower: Water Craft Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Water Craft Component
scope note: Any part of a maritime vessel. Use more specific term where known.
broader: Vessel Component
narrower: Ships Timber
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Ships Timber
scope note: Any piece of timber that makes up the body of a maritime vessel, e.g. frame, decks, masts.
broader: Water Craft Component
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spanner
scope note: A tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to tighten or loosen objects such as nuts and bolts.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trigger Guard
scope note: A curving metal band attached to the underside of the stock of a firearm, vertically enclosing the trigger to prevent accidental discharge.
alternative label: Gun Guard
broader: Armour And Weapons
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Linstock
scope note: A staff with a fork at one end which would be used to hold a lighted slow match which was used to fire a canon.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Adzehead
scope note: The cutting or chopping part of an adze; bifacially worked, longitudinal section symmetrical, cutting edge parallel to the direction of the hafted tool as swung.
alternative label: Shafthole Adze
broader: Cutting Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cupped Pebble
scope note: A pebble or small cobble with a small circular depression in one or both faces. The depressions, if on both faces, are usually directly opposite. These items may be unfinished pebble hammers.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cushion Stone
scope note: A piece with one or more surfaces with either/both slightly convex shape appropriate for use in forming metal artefacts.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Grooved Hammerstone
scope note: A hammerstone but with broad groove worked around much or all of centre to enable fixing to a handle; usually associated with mining/metalworking.
broader: Hammerstone
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Perforated Disc
scope note: A disc >4mm with a central perforation.
broader: Perforated Object
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Polishing Stone
scope note: A stone/cobble/boulder with worn/smooth wear traces left by grinding/polishing axes/adzes.
alternative label: Polissoir
broader: Smoothing Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Trough Quern
scope note: Worked or unworked block/boulder/cobble, on which grain was ground by to-and-fro motion, resulting in a deep smooth elongated hollowed area.
broader: Quern
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cullet
scope note: Glass fragments collected for re-melting. This includes not only worked fragments, but pieces broken from blowing irons and pontils, (moyles). All periods from the Roman onwards.
broader: By Product
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fulling Roller
scope note: A roller used in the fulling process to felt cloth.
broader: Textile Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Gall
scope note: In the glass industry, material spilled or raked from the top of the crucible during melting:important for assessing the methods of glassmaking and a common find on furnace sites. Roman period onwards.
broader: Glass Working Debris
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tympanum
scope note: The vertical recessed face of a pediment, often decorated with sculpture.
broader: Architectural Element
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Time Capsule
scope note: A container holding items associated with the period of burial. Often buried to commemorate a certain event, such as the foundation of a building.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Miners Cage
scope note: An enclosed cage used in a mine shaft to transport miners from the surface to the mine workings.
broader: Transport
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Casting Box
scope note: A trough for containing moulding sand for use in casting metal artefacts.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Marver
scope note: In the glass industry, a flat block of stone (idealy marble), cast iron, or a ceramic material, on which cylinder glass is flattened. Medieval and Post Medieval.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Firesteel
scope note: An iron striking plate used to create sparks to ignite a fire.
broader: Igniting Accessory
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Selector Grab
scope note: A detachable tool for mechanical diggers primarily used in demolition but also for reclamation and salvage.
broader: Gripping Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hoof Pick
scope note: A hooked tool, usually of metal, used to clean the hooves of a horse.
broader: Animal Care Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Malting Tile
scope note: Perforated tiles, used to pave the drying floors of malting kilns.
broader: Tile
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cramp (Funerary)
scope note: Concreted pyre material - a fusion of seaweed, sand and human remains - deliberately included in prehistoric graves in Scotland.
broader: Grave Goods
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fossil (Object)
scope note: The remains of living organisms preserved in stone over a long time period. Only use when proven to have been used as an object such as a grave good.
alternative label: Fossil
alternative label: Fossils
broader: Grave Goods
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Pebble (Object)
scope note: Rock fragment (diameter 4-64mm) larger than gravel and smaller than cobble. Only use when proven to have been used as an object such as a grave good.
alternative label: Pebbles
alternative label: Pebble
broader: Grave Goods
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Shell (Object)
scope note: Hard, protective covering made largely of calcium salts secreted by soft bodied invertebrate animals. Only use when proven to have been used as an object such as a grave good.
alternative label: Shell
alternative label: Shells
broader: Grave Goods
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lozenge
scope note: A specific Bronze Age grave good that features in rich burial assemblages.
broader: Grave Goods
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Cylinder Bead
scope note: A bead in the form of a circular or multi-sided cylinder.
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Doughnut Bead
scope note: A bead in the form of a doughnut.
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Disc Bead
scope note: A bead in the form of a disc.
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Spiral Bead
scope note: A bead formed from a spiral of glass or ceramic.
broader: Bead
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Disc Headed Pin
scope note: A pin with a disc, often decorated, at the head end.
broader: Jewellery
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Flint Nodule
scope note: Flint occurs chiefly as nodules in sedimentary rocks, such as chalks and limestones. Use term for tested or untested nodule.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hippopotamus Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the family of Hippopotamidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Hyena Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the family of Hyaenidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
alternative label: Hyaena Remains
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Saiga Remains
scope note: A species of antelope which during antiquity inhabited a vast area of the Eurasian steppe. During the Pleistocene, it ranged across the mammoth steppe from the British Isles to Beringia and the presence of Saiga remains may act as a useful chronological marker for this period.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Lion Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of a Lion. When found in an archaeological context lion remains may act as a chronological marker for the sites dating to the Pleistocene
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Mammoth Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of a Mammoth which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Giant Elk Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of Megaloceros giganteus which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
alternative label: Irish Elk
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Reindeer Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the genus Rangifer which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Horse Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the family of Equidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Wolf Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of Canis Lupus (Wolf) which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bear Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the family of Ursidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Rhinoceros Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the family of Rhinocerotidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Aurochs Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any extinct member of the family of Bovidae which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Button Brooch
scope note: A kind of copper-alloy disc brooch, about 2cm in diameter and decorated with a single human face mask, usually frontal and occasionally in profile.
broader: Disc Brooch
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bog Wood
scope note: Material from trees that have been buried in peat bogs and preserved from decay by the acidic and anaerobic bog conditions. Bog wood can be useful for extending the dendrochronological record.
alternative label: Bog Oak
broader: Plant Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Tool
scope note: A device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a particular function. Use more specific terms where known.
broader: Tools And Equipment
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bout Coupe Handaxe
scope note: A type of handaxe that is associated with the Neanderthal Mousterian industry of the Middle Palaeolithic in Britain. The handaxes are bifacially-worked and in the shape of a rounded triangle.
broader: Handaxe
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Fired Clay
scope note: Term for undiagnostic remains of fired or burnt clay which is of uncertain origin or function.
broader: Unassigned
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England

Bison Remains
scope note: Use to record the bones and skeletal remains of any member of the genus of Bison which may act as chronological markers for sites dating to the Pleistocene.
broader: Mammal Remains
type: Concept
in scheme: FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus
issued: 2026-02-04T10:04:41
license: https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/
attribution URL: https://historicengland.org.uk/
attribution name: Historic England
publisher: historicengland.org.uk
spatial: http://vocab.getty.edu/tgn/7002445
spatial: England