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© 1. Société d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de la Mayenne (SAHM) — Craon, rue de bel Air / 2. Aquilafm — Cheminée en tire bouchon / 3. unknown — (1939) / 4. unknown — Colonia Güell, Catalunya / 5. Jonathan Tennant — Close-up of ornate brickwork of chimneys at Hampton Court Palace (Tudor style) / 6. unknown — Ostia, Italia / 7. Françoise Baussan — Villa Charles, Sainte-Maxime / 8. Philippe Manaël — cheminée aragonaise, Nerín (afin de protéger la famille des mauvais esprits, de les empêcher d'entrer par le conduit, on apposait au sommet de la cheminée “los espantabrujas” ("les chasse sorcières") / 9. Robert Hough — Diggle, England / 10. albionphoto (flickr) — Tudor Chimney, Hampton Court Palace / 11. unknown / 12. unknown — Abbaye Royale Fontevraud / 13. Société d'Archéologie et d'Histoire de la Mayenne (SAHM) — Laval, rue de Paradis / 14. Hunter Laing — Islay's Ardnahoe Distillery / 15. Nicolas Janberg — Hôtel de ville de Bruges.
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In the Middle Ages, some European cities had laws that required all buildings to have a chimney. However, due to the high cost of building a chimney, many homeowners couldn't afford one. To comply with the law, some crafty builders constructed “dummy chimneys” on their roofs. These chimneys were purely decorative and didn't connect to any fireplace or stove inside the house. They were often made from cheap materials like wood or plaster and served as a clever way for homeowners to avoid fines for not having a chimney.
During the Tudor period in England (1485-1603), chimney stacks became an architectural status symbol. Wealthy Tudor homeowners would often commission elaborate chimney stacks adorned with intricate designs and decorative features. These chimney stacks were not only functional but also served as prominent symbols of wealth and social status. The more ornate the chimney stack, the higher the status of the homeowner.
Désiré Guillemare was a notable figure associated with the architectural heritage of Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton. The area is particularly known for the distinctive twisted chimneys that adorn many of the older houses. These chimneys have become emblematic of the local architectural style and are a significant part of the region's cultural heritage. Guillemare was involved in the development and architectural design of the bourg (village) of Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton. It is believed that he drew inspiration from the “Castel-Pont” house in Aube, which features similar twisted chimneys. A famous house there was constructed by the master blacksmith M. Mouchel in 1858. The design of these chimneys is not unique to Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton, as similar structures can be found in other regions, such as in the post office in Gréasque (Bouches-du-Rhône). However, by incorporating these unique chimneys into the homes of Saint-Ouen-sur-Iton, Guillemare left a lasting mark on the village’s aesthetic and architectural identity. The twisted chimneys are characterised by their corkscrew-like design, which makes them stand out as architectural features.
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