fireback
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A fireback is a decorative plate, typically made of cast iron, that lines the back wall of a fireplace. Its primary function is to protect the wall from intense heat. Firebacks have been used since at least the 15th century and were often ornately decorated. In modern fireplace construction, firebrick has largely replaced the fireback for its protective qualities.12
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