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The original granite fireplace. The lintel over the avaloir is one piece of granite. |
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The masonry housing of the oven protruding into the lean-to barn on the side of the house. |
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The top of the oven housing. The oven's vaulted bake chamber is covered with a 75 cm thick layer of sand. |
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The start of a priming fire in the oven. |
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In this instance the oven is only being fired for the purpose of observation. Normally the fire would be much larger, and fed exclusively with faggots. |
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