hole at the entrance of house [SOLVED] (lemmy.world)

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I moved to England from Hong Kong recently. I found that it is common to see these holes (tiny doorway arch looking thing) in front of houses. What are they?

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[-] Hobble_bobble@vlemmy.net -1 points 1 year ago

Sometimes they're the old coal chutes, to load up the cellar.

[-] mykl@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

What is this, a coal chute for ants? 😀

I think you've zoomed in a little too much..

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