removing internal door frames?

[deuce]

I live in a 1960's bungalow. I am intending to remove a door frame but it is attached to the wall with metal pins. Is it possible that the door frame is supporting the brick wall above it?

 

[breezer]

probably.
for what use it is my brick shed is built in this way (door frame supporting bricks above it)

 

[Thermo]

are you replacing the frame or doing something else and what do you mean by metal pins?

 

[deuce]

I am removing the door not replacing it. It is now the entrance to a new hallway. Attached to the door frame are small metal plates with spikes that feed into the brickwork.

 

[nstreet]

I recently replaced a door liner in my 1960's bungalow and it was held in place with 6in clasp nails.

 

[deuce]

When you removed the frame was it supporting the brickwork above it? I will not be replacing the frame.

 

[Thermo]

If im getting this right your taking the door and frame out entirley to leave a blank opening. have you looked above the frame to see whats there? Chip off a bit of plaster on one side to see waht construction it is and see if there is a lintel or wall plate above it.