1493 Wooden fireplace
I was lucky enough to visit a house in Mottisfont the other day that had a tudor fireplace dendro dated to 1493 (late 15th century). It is the earliest wooden fireplace with carving I know of in Hampshire, do correct me if I’m wrong. I have seen plenty of stone ones around this period, but not wooden.

It also has some ‘teardrops’ left from burning rush lights and a daisy wheel inscription to ward off witches and evil.
No comments yet.
Leave a comment
-
Archives
- August 2009 (4)
- June 2009 (1)
- May 2009 (1)
- January 2009 (1)
- November 2008 (1)
- October 2008 (6)
- September 2008 (4)
- August 2008 (3)
- July 2008 (1)
- June 2008 (3)
- May 2008 (3)
- April 2008 (5)
-
Categories
-
RSS
Entries RSS
Comments RSS