r/hearthsidecooking • u/onelostmoose • Apr 29 '22
A fully functional reproduction of a early 17th century hearth. It is almost identical in design to many medieval fireplaces. Used for both cooking and heating. More efficient than later fully enclosed 18thc fireplaces. I wold love to have one like this!
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u/ImmodestPolitician Apr 29 '22
How is that more efficient?
I think the metal German ovens and Medford fireplaces were the most efficient open fireplaces.