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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.
1493 wooden fireplace
It also has some ‘teardrops’ left from burning rush lights and a daisy wheel inscription to ward off witches and evil.

April 26, 2008 - Posted by medievalarchitecture | PhD, research | , , , , , | No Comments Yet

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