We have used the STELLAR tools to convert the data to SKOS format, and each vocabulary has then undergone validation using the PoolParty SKOS validator service. There are direct links to the Linked Data vocabularies below, and the SKOS RDF files are also available for individual download. We have used the SKOS Play service to create additional downloadable alphabetical and hierarchical listings for each vocabulary.
The Vocabularies can be accessed by selecting a schemes below or browsing the list here.
You can search for a specific concept within a vocabulary here.
A SPARQL endpoint is also available here.
| Scheme | Examples | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| FISH Archaeological Sciences Thesaurus Terminology used for recording the techniques, recovery methods and materials associated with archaeological sciences. Maintained by Historic England on behalf of the FISH Terminology Working Group. | MINERALOGY PEAT HUMIFICATION DENDROCHRONOLOGY | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Building Materials Thesaurus Terminology used for recording the main construction materials of monuments, buildings and structures relating to the built and buried heritage of the British Isles. Maintained by Historic England on behalf of the FISH Terminology Working Group | DOLOMITE FELT LEATHER | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| COMPONENTS (EH) Terminology covering divisions and structural elements of a building or monument | SPIRAL FLUTING STAIRCASE TRUSS | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Event Types Thesaurus Terminology used for recording archaeological and architectural investigative, data collection exercises; from intrusive interventions to non damaging surveys | CORE SAMPLING DENDROCHRONOLOGICAL SURVEY BOX TRENCHING | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| EVIDENCE (EH) Terminology covering the existing physical remains of a monument, or the means by which a monument has been identified where no physical remains exist | SONAR CONTACT CROPMARK DESTROYED MONUMENT | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Archaeological Objects Thesaurus 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 | INGOT BEE SKEP COMPASS | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Maritime Craft Types Thesaurus Terminology used to record the vessel type of wrecks found in English territorial waters and recorded in Historic England’s maritime record | GALLEY SALVAGE TUG OYSTER DREDGER | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Thesaurus of Monument Types Terminology relating to the built and buried heritage of the British Isles and used for recording sites, monuments, buildings and structures. | GRANARY SPA PALISADE | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| Historic England Periods Authority File Terminology used to record the broad date of a site, monument, building or structure. Covering the timeline of human existence | ROMAN IRON AGE MESOLITHIC | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| FISH Climate Hazards Vocabulary This vocabulary of climate change hazards, the potential negative climate events that may cause damage or loss, builds on the Climatic Impact-Drivers defined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change creating a list of climate hazards for heritage. | COASTAL EROSION EXTREME HEAT | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
Historic Environment Scotland
| Scheme | Examples | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Objects Thesaurus (Scotland) Objects made by human activity | BALUSTER JETTON STRAINER | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| Maritime Craft Thesaurus (Scotland) Types of craft that survive as wrecks, or are documented as losses, in Scottish maritime waters | GALLEY SCOW BRIGANTINE | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| Monument Type Thesaurus (Scotland) Monument types relating to the archaeological and built heritage of Scotland. The terminology also includes Scottish Gaelic translations for some terms | BROCH ART GALLERY WEIGHBRIDGE SCHOOLHOUSE | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical – English (PDF) Alphabetical – Gaelic (PDF) Hierarchical – English (PDF) Hierarchical – Gaelic (PDF) |
| ScAPA – Scottish Archaeological Periods & Ages List of archaeological periods & ages for cultural heritage use in Scotland | NORSE PICTISH MEDIEVAL ANGLIAN | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical Listing (PDF) |
RCAHMW
| Scheme | Examples | Downloads |
|---|---|---|
| MONUMENT THESAURUS (Wales) Classification of monument types in Wales by function | TOLLBOOTH FIRE STATION BAPTISMAL TANK | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |
| PERIOD (WALES) A list of periods for use in Wales | ROMAN MEDIEVAL MODERN | SKOS (RDF) Alphabetical (PDF) Hierarchical (PDF) |