School: Uragh (C.)

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1. Old Houses (continued)

   

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   a little shutter was open halfway
   ''Hakes'' were used instead of of wooden doors. They were wicker doors thatched with rushes and were turned in whatever direction the storm was coming.
   The kitchen was a room about 12ft sq. behind the fire and there was a small 6ft room the other side usually without a fireplace
   Over that was a loft reached by a step ladder. This loft had a window on the gable end.
   The floors were made of a clay
   Half doors were not common in those days but many houses the present day have them
   Turf was burned on the large hearth and bog wood was plentiful. Rush candles were generally used.
   The lofts were made of rods plaited like wickerwork and on them were stored things not in general use.
   Lamps made of wood with a piece of corduroy or woollen material

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. objects
      1. man-made structures
         1. buildings
            1. residential buildings (~2,723)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   Mrs Maguire

   Gender

   Female

   Age

   80

   Address

   Gubrawully, Co. Cavan