HEARTH
A slab, structure or place on which fires are made.
Classifications
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| BURNT MOUND | A mound of fire-cracked stone, often set beside a stream and including a trough or pit which may have been lined with clay, wood or stone. Assumed to be a location where heated stones were used to boil water for cooking purposes. |
| OVEN | A brick, stone or iron receptacle in which bread and other food is baked. |
