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On 12 Apr 2014 at 12:13am IMEYOU wrote:
See photo . . This is a cellar from a house that was built in 1834. What is the purpose of the concrete dividers and shelf?

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On 12 Apr 2014 at 10:15am Extra wrote:
Basically it's a pantry for preserving fresh food and drink.
Before the days of fridges it was common for houses to have a stone or concrete slab for this purpose. They were in use at least until the nineteen sixties, and were very good, if properly located.
 
 
On 17 Apr 2014 at 8:53am The Prior wrote:
Maybe the house was once a pub - could be if it's in Lewes...


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