VERNACULAR 1700 - Present

Hearth Lobby Houses

In this type of house a wall, called the jamb wall, of brick or wood is positioned between the front door and the fireplace. This wall stops a draught from blowing out the fire. It was usual to have a small hole or window in the jamb wall to allow light into the hearth and to allow those inside to see the door. Sometimes there was also a small window in the rear wall providing further light around the hearth.

To See examples of this type of dwelling visit the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum