Minster Fireplaces Brochure from Firecrest Stoves Ltd

Style &T R A D I T I O N

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F I R E P L A C E S

Making Beautiful Fireplaces Since 1885

The Lothian with Dillington Arch


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The Muchelney

The early success of Minsterstone is owed to its innovative founder, William Hutchings, who first incorporated the business on 5 January 1920, although he had been active as a builder and undertaker since 1885. He was the pioneer in reconstructed stone and developed a system of manufacturing fireplaces, ornaments and architectural dressing that had the local gentry and nobility queuing up for his services.

The classical fireplace designs of the Minster Dillington, Haddon Hall, Chilworthy and Muchelney were first drawn up in the time of William Hutchings. These designs, so powerful yet simple in their lines, are 100 years old now and are just as sought after and just as popular as they were in William Hutchings days. They are truly architectural masterpieces.

How it all began...

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Minster Fireplaces are available in 30 main designs with many variations in a theme giving approximately 90 choices of fireplaces. But you dont have to be limited by what you see in this brochure. All our designs can be customised to your particular needs, or we can make to your own particular design if you wish.

What you have as a standard is the choice of design from our range, the choice of stone and finish, whether rubbed or tooled and, where alternatives are available, a choice of size.

There are many new materials that have been developed for fireplace manufacture but none matches the resilience, the solidity, strength and sheer weight of a Minster fireplace. Your fireplace has the capacity for burning solid fuel, wood and coal, indeed was designed to do so, long before the advent of gas fires.

Of course you can benefit from installing a gas fire in a Minster but, extraordinary as it may seem, modern materials used by competitors preclude the use of coal burning fires.

Individual customisation such as a change or addition of a shelf, increased depth of recess, change of height or projection of hearth can be accommodated in most models. Your choice of fireplace will be made for you in the way you want it.

Minsterstone is delighted to present you with a wonderful collection of fireplaces displayed in a whole range of different settings...


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When you choose a Minster fireplace you can be confident that...

Your choice will be hand made by craftsmen who have spent an average of 25 years honing their skills so you know they have the experience and expertise to

manufacture your fireplace to an incomparable standard and finish.

The six unique processes in manufacture that have been tested over 100 years to achieve a long life and enduring style. There are Minster fireplaces still in daily use

that are over 100 years old.

You have a choice of six different limestones, each with their own individual texture and colour, to suit your dcor.

You have a choice of finish, either fine rubbed or traditional tooled finish and a wide choice of style and size, so you can pick a fireplace that will suit your tastes.

Advantages of choosing a Minster fireplace

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The MidelneyWhilst identical to the Muchelney design in jambs, arch and shelf, the Midelney allows the installation to fit a standard 16 or 18 fire opening. The interior recesses at a shallow angle and the fire opening mirrors the arch of the main head section.

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Midelney Recess

Muchelney Recess

Plan view of recess required*


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All dimensions in millimetres


All dimensions in millimetres* Drawings are plans of the recess requirements and not design detail.


1600

A: 1600

B: 1219

C: 405 or 457

D: 559

E: 331

F: 458

1600

A: 1600

B: 1219

C: 1181

D: 800

E: 331

F: 458

1803

A: 1803

B: 1295

C: 1410

D: 876

E: 321

F: 546

1803

A: 1803

B: 1295

C: 405 or 457

D: 559

E: 321

F: 546

1600 A: 1168 B: 79 C: 1118

1803 A: 1372 B: 64 C: 1194

1600 A: 1422 B: 356 C: 946 D: 1067

1803 A: 1651 B: 356 C: 1175 D: 1143

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Thickness of top hearth for all fireplaces above is 65mm. The overall height of the fireplace can be adjusted to suit your requirements. All dimensions are approximate as each fireplace is handmade.


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All dimensions in millimetres All dimensions in millimetres

1372

A: 1372

B: 1118

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 229

F: 483

1219

A: 1219

B: 1041

C: 406

D: 559

E: 203

F: 406

1372

A: 1372

B: 1041

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 203

F: 457

1524

A: 1524

B: 1092

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 203

F: 483

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The Tatworth The FortonFret and frame by Gazco Ltd. Fret by Gazco Ltd.


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RecessA: 1143 B: 508 C: 864 D: 1067


A: 1524

B: 1245

C: 965

D: 953

E: 254

F: 457

Detail of scrolled corbel and moulding under the shelf

Plan view of recess required* Section


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1219

A: 1219

B: 1029

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 165

F: 483

1422

A: 1422

B: 1130

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 178

F: 483

1753

A: 1753

B: 1130

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 178

F: 483

The Montacute The AldonFret by Gazco Ltd.

A Montacute with a flat infill is also available.


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1360

A: 1360

B: 1170

C: 825 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

1520

A: 1520

B: 1170

C: 975 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

1676

A: 1676

B: 1170

C: 1125 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

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Bower with Shelf

A: 1320

B: 1095

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 180

F: 455

Bower without Shelf

A: 1218

B: 1040

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 130

F: 455


The Dowlish The Bower

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All dimensions in millimetres All dimensions in millimetres

1360

A: 1360

B: 1120

C: 825 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

1360

A: 1360

B: 1092

C: 825 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 180

F: 483

1520

A: 1520

B: 1120

C: 975 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

1520

A: 1520

B: 1092

C: 975 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 180

F: 483

1676

A: 1676

B: 1120

C: 1125 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 215

F: 483

1676

A: 1676

B: 1092

C: 1125 or 419/457

D: 770 or 559

E: 180

F: 483

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A: 1118 B: 584 C: 1118 D: 1016

1219 A: 900 B: 356 C: 610 D: 900

1360 A: 1000 B: 356 C: 660 D: 1000

1520 A: 1219 B: 356 C: 762 D: 1016



A: 1670

B: 1416

C: 902

D: 914

E: 229

F: 514

Detail of egg and dart detailing



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You have flexibilty in depth of recess and a choice of square or angled recess.

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1360

A: 1360

B: 1160

C: 810

D: 790

E: 215

F: 500

1219

A: 1219

B: 1160

C: 680

D: 770

E: 215

F: 400

1520

A: 1520

B: 1280

C: 1000

D: 955

E: 215

F: 500


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A: 1651 B: 356 C: 1175 D: 1143



A: 2438

B: 2362

C: 1410

D: 876

E: 191

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F: 559

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1219

A: 1219

B: 1003

C: 406

D: 559

E: 178

F: 419

1372

A: 1372

B: 1016

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 178

F: 432

1524

A: 1524

B: 1041

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 203

F: 457

1676

A: 1676

B: 1041

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 203

F: 470

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1219 A: 864 B: 64 C: 813 1372 A: 864 B: 64 C: 819 1524 A: 965 B: 64 C: 864 1676 A: 965 B: 76 C: 914

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The Baronial The Kingston

A Kingston with a flat infill is also available.


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1219

A: 1219

B: 914

C: 406

D: 559

E: 127

F: 495

1372

A: 1372

B: 965

C: 406 or 457

D: 559

E: 127

F: 495

1524

A: 1524

B: 965

C: 457

D: 559

E: 127

F: 495

1676

A: 1676

B: 991

C: 457

D: 559

E: 140

F: 495

Free optional frame to opening in stainless steel, copper, plain black or brass (applicable to Leicester)

Overall Overall Open hearth Open hearth Opening to flat Opening to flat Depth Projection width height with Dillington with Kingston infill with infill with of shelf of hearth arch arch Dillington arch Kingston arch

1372 1130 Not available 660w x 635h Not available up to 508w 305 483 up to 635h

1524 1130 813w x 813h 813w x 635h 813w x 813h Up to 660w 305 483 Up to 635h

1676 1130 914w x 832h 914w x 635h 914w x 832h Up to 813w 305 483

Up to 635h

BuilDErS OPEning FOr lOthiAn Open hearthed fires can be any depth but remember that if the fire chamber is to be lined with stone the stone thickness is 89mm. For width of opening add 178mm on to width of opening of fireplace. For height of opening add one or two hearth thicknesses, 76mm or 152mm to the opening height plus 25mm.


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The LeicesterThe Lothian

The Lothian

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with Dillington ArchStyle &T R A D I T I O N

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Fret by Gazco Ltd.


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A: 1372

B: 1346

C: 406, 457 or 914

D: 559 or 914

E: 152

F: 457

Close up of scroll at end of swag frieze

Corbel

Moulded

Bay Leaf Garland Plain Torus

Classic

Patera with plain background Patera with fluting

Hinton FriezesAlternative friezes to go with your Hinton Fireplace Style &

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The Hinton


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1238 A: 991 B: 381 C: 737 D: 889

1441 A: 1194 B: 445 C: 838 D: 1016

1753 A: 1549 B: 355 C: 888 D: 1016



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1219

A: 1219

B: 1029

C: 406

D: 559

E: 165

F: 483

1422

A: 1422

B: 1130

C: 406

D: 559

E: 178

F: 483

Recess



1219 A: 1016 B: 64 C: 953

1422 A: 1168 B: 76 C: 1003

A Opening

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Showing detail of bolection moulding

1238

A: 1238

B: 965

C: 914

D: 737

E: 127

F: 445

1441

A: 1441

B: 1130

C: 1067

D: 876

E: 140

F: 445

1753

A: 1753

B: 1130

C: 1397

D: 876

E: 178

F: 483

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Carved SpandrelsAlternative hand-carved spandrels are available to go with your Dillington and Chilworthy fireplaces. Designs are restricted to certain sizes. Please see pages 26 & 28.

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1372

A: 1372

B: 1092

C: 406 or 457 or 508

D: 559

E: 178

F: 495

1524

A: 1524

B: 1143

C: 406 or 457or 558

D: 559

E: 197

F: 521

1676

A: 1676

B: 1219

C: 457or 584

D: 559

E: 197

F: 521

1829

A: 1829

B: 1295

C: 457or 584

D: 559

E: 197

F: 521

1981

A: 1981*

B: 1295

C: 457or 736

D: 559

E: 197

F: 521

Alternative carved spandrels available:1372mm Oak leaves and acorns1524mm Figs and grapes1676mm Figs and grapes1829mm Figs and grapes1981mm Figs and grapes(carved spandrel in this size is included as standard)



1372 A: 965 B: 64 C: 864

1524 A: 1016 B: 64 C: 965

1676 A: 1168 B: 64 C: 1003

1829 A: 1168 B: 64 C: 1003

1981 A: 1321 B: 64 C: 1003

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*Carved spandrel only

Please note: When the Haddon Hall shelf is included then the projection of the shelf is 70mm greater than the standard fireplace.

Shield and leaf

Oak leaves and acorns

Figs and grapesShowing detail of a standard Shield Spandrel

The Chilworthy The Chilworthywith addition of a Haddon Hall shelf

Opening made square and enlarged for an appliance.


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1219

A: 1219

B: 1067

C: 838

D: 737

E: 146

F: 419

1372

A: 1372

B: 1092

C: 914

D: 768

E: 197

F: 495

1524

A: 1524

B: 1118

C: 1067

D: 787

E: 197

F: 495

1676

A: 1676

B: 1143

C: 1219

D: 819

E: 197

F: 533

1829

A: 1829

B: 1219

C: 1219

D: 819

E: 197

F: 533

1981*

A: 1981

B: 1219

C: 1372

D: 819

E: 197

F: 533

Dillington with Haddon Hall shelf and panels in recess

Tooled Finish

Optional carved spandrels for each size as follows:

1219mm Oak leaves and acorns

1372mm Shield and leaf

1524mm Figs and grapes



1981mm Figs and grapes(carved spandrel in this size is included as standard)

Dillington with flat infill, made with square opening for an appliance

*Carved spandrel only

1219

A: 965

B: 357

C: 673

D: 914

1372

A: 1067

B: 357

C: 673

D: 1016

1524

A: 1194

B: 357

C: 787

D: 1016

1676

A: 1346

B: 357

C: 940

D: 1016

1829

A: 1346

B: 357

C: 940

D: 1016

1981

A: 1499

B: 357

C: 1092

D: 1016

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The Dillington The Dillingtonwith Flat Infill

Standard Dillington

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A: 2159

B: 1676

C: 1372

D: 965

E: 203

F: 533

1524

A: 1524

B: 1143

C: 991

D: 762

E: 210

F: 508

1676

A: 1676

B: 1143

C: 1143

D: 762

E: 210

F: 508

1981

A: 1981

B: 1270

C: 1372

D: 813

E: 203

F: 533

A: 1600 B: 432 C: 914 D: 1194

1524 A: 1219 B: 356 C: 813 D: 1016

1676 A: 1346 B: 432 C: 826 D: 1041

1981 A: 1600 B: 432 C: 927 D: 1118

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Haddon Hall with a flat infill and arched opening over fire

The Haddon Hall

The Special Haddon Hall


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A modified Haddon Hall customised by increasing the depth of the head and carving to clients requirements.


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Doulting Rubbed

Ham Rubbed

Portland Rubbed

Ham Tooled

Portland Tooled

Doulting Tooled

Dark Purbeck Rubbed

Blue Devon Rubbed

Light Purbeck Rubbed

Dark Purbeck Tooled Red Devon Rubbed Light Purbeck Tooled

Above are examples of the main types of stones in the rubbed and tooled finishes. To be absolutely certain of your choice of stone and colour please ask your retailer for an example of the stone you like.

About our fireplacesThe characteristics of stone when heated by fire

Because the flame of a solid fuel fire is hot it will eventually scorch the stone and may cause some pitting of the stone immediately around the area of the fire.

The stone inside the fire opening of open hearthed fires, at the back behind the basket, should be protected using a traditional heat plate or a fire basket with integral fire brick.

Constant use of the fire will cause some discolouration of the stone around the opening and to the underside and rear of the fire basket. Small cracks may also appear over the fire opening. These changes to the stone are not a threat to the structural strength of your fireplace and will not reduce the expected life of your fireplace.

Wooden shelves All wooden shelves made for our fireplaces are delivered in their natural state i.e not polished or stained.

important Fire surrounds depend on a suitable flue construction and ventilation for satisfactory and safe performance. You should seek specialist advice at an early stage. installation Installation is best carried out by a competent tradesman. Please be advised by your fireplace retailer. Installation guide available free and on our website.

For best results install your Minster fireplace on a solid floor.

Our 8 key commitments to delivering attractive and durable Minster fireplaces to your homeAs our customer, you are our first priority and we will provide you with the following commitments so that you receive an efficient and effective service

Minsterstone has been producing fireplaces for over 100 years so you can be confident your choice is backed up by our long established reputation.

To help you find the right fireplace for your home you can choose from over 30 different designs, many with size options, a choice of six different limestones, and a finish that is either rubbed smooth or traditionally tooled.

Minster fireplaces are proven to be solid and durable so you can be confident that your choice will last for decades, ensuring you get value for money.

Minsterstone design and manufacture all fireplaces so you can be sure that your

fireplace is under the registered trademark of Minster.

Minsterstone fireplaces are made in a wide range of sizes giving you the confidence that your choice will fit your room size and chimney breast.

The manufacturing process has been proven over 100 years. Your fireplace is guaranteed for quality and durability and you can be confident that it will provide an elegant enhancement to your room setting.

Your fireplace will be erected at the manufacturing stage. This ensures that the finished look goes through our stringent quality control and will meet your highest expectations.

If, by accident, your fireplace suffers some damage once installed, such as a chip, then it is normally possible to effect a good standard of cosmetic repair. Spills and staining, so long as they are tackled quickly, can usually be removed without marking the stone surface.

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MINSTERSTONE



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Minsterstone LimitedPondhayes FarmDinnington, Hinton St GeorgeSomerset TA17 8SU

Telephone: +44 (0)1460 52277Factory: +44 (0)1460 52120Facsmile: +44 (0)1460 57865Email: [email protected]: www.minsterstone.ltd.uk

The principal methods of manufacture of Minster fireplaces have not changed in 100 years. This is a traditional craft born in Ilminster in Somerset and the factory remains on the same site as the one it moved to in 1920. We are proud of our Somerset heritage and many of our fireplaces are named after beautiful Somerset villages and stately homes...

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Dillington house dates back to the 16th century, and is the former home of Prime Minister Lord North. In the early nineteenth century, the House was remodelled in the so-called Jacobethan style and is now rated Grade 2* by English Heritage. A stunning house, overlooking the Somerset surrounding countryside.

Montacute house is a late Elizabethan mansion with garden in Montacute, South Somerset. Its Long Gallery, the longest in England serves as a South-West outpost of the National Portrait Gallery displaying a skilful and well-studied range of old oils and watercolours.

The house and its gardens have been a filming location for several films and a setting for television costume dramas and literary adaptations.

hestercombe house is an historic country house in the parish of West Monkton in the Quantock Hills, near Taunton in Somerset, England. The house is a Grade II* listed building and the estate is Grade I listed on the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England.

Muchelney is the name of a village that was once a large island, in the marshes of the Somerset levels. According to tradition, Benedictine monks were established here in the 7th century, by Ine King of Wessex. The Danes probably destroyed the early houses and it wasnt until the 10th century that the religious settlement was refounded.

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