'First of all, a shallow fireplace was for burning coal and woodburning
fireplaces were much deeper.'



Ok ok now what about a Rumford firebox?    Shallow,  burns wood, puts
out the heat.

And would be historically correct.

Width & height of the opening could be a clue

pat-rick

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