This is a stove that gets a tremendous amount of use, twenty four seven in the winter, and as a consequence, we sweep the chimney twice a year, just to ensure that there are never any issues. The stove gets so much use because it is located in the Lion pub in Finchingfield and is on the go all day, every day throughout the winter season. As you can see from the photograph it is a rather large double-sided stove, so has the capacity to burn a large amount of fuel and throw a significant quantity of deposits up the chimney. Fortunately the staff look after the stove well and burn it hot, so the chimney deposits tend to be in the nature of very light fine soot, but lots of it. Heritage stoves are a make of stove that I only ever come across infrequently, although I do sweep one or two, but none as large as this beast. This is an example of a Heritage Brandon 16Kw Double-Sided Wood-Burning Stove. As I say, I do come across the odd Heritage model, but only very infrequently, they are not a common make of stove in the area by any stretch of the imagination. The chimney also has an unusual Vedette Anti-Downdraught/draw assistance Cowl – See photograph which also managed to capture the setting winter moon.

The Finchingfield Lion is a pub that is well worth a visit, set in the most picturesque of English villages, you always get a very warm welcome from Jacui and the staff and they do Pizzas to die for and quality real ale. Jacqui bought The Finchingfield Lion in November 2016 with the aim of turning this run-down pub into a true village local – serving good, reasonably-priced food, using the freshest local ingredients, prepared simply and with flair. The team is enthusiastic, and the welcome is warm.  The front bar is cosy, the top bar is stunning, the beer garden is huge and enclosed so bring your dog and enjoy!

6 Church Hill, Finchingfield, Essex CM7 4NN – 01371 810400

https://thefinchingfieldlion.co.uk/