I removed the plaster from a wall in my Victorian flat, and found this odd wooden patch. It looks like a brick has been removed, and another brick partially cut down in size.
Anyone know what this might have been? Why hide a wooden patch behind plaster? Why not just put a brick in the space?
Is the 1st floor of what was an Edinburgh Victorian townhouse, but is now two flats - a ground floor flat and a double upper (my flat). This wall is on the 1st floor wall adjoining the neighbouring property. I think it a double skinned brick wall with cavity. There is no fireplace anywhere near this wall. The conversion was done in 1946.
Thanks
Ian
Anyone know what this might have been? Why hide a wooden patch behind plaster? Why not just put a brick in the space?
Is the 1st floor of what was an Edinburgh Victorian townhouse, but is now two flats - a ground floor flat and a double upper (my flat). This wall is on the 1st floor wall adjoining the neighbouring property. I think it a double skinned brick wall with cavity. There is no fireplace anywhere near this wall. The conversion was done in 1946.
Thanks
Ian
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