The Smoke Hood

The smoke hood, in this case, is an intermediate step between an open indoor fire and fireplace with a chimney. It was used from the late medieval period to the mid 17th century. The smoke hood creates a draught that draws the smoke and sparks from the fire and releases them above the roof. This means less smoke in the house and less chance of fire. A good example of a smoke hood can be seen at Plimoth Plantation in Massachusetts.