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Anonymous
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We recently moved into a terraced cottage c1906 which had a working fireplace in the front room that had been surrounded with wood panelling. We have just removed the panelling and found bare brick with a brick arch above. There is no insert in the fireplace just a log basket. We would like to leave it without an insert if possible but get a new timber surround to the opening. Is this safe or would an insert be required?