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    pizza is offline Member
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    Default Manteltree

    OED: a beam or arch across the opening of a fireplace, supporting the masonry above.

    Google pictures is not so helpful this time. What does this mean exactly? I can't visualize it.

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    Default Re: Manteltree

    I presume it's this:

    17th Century Fireplace
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