What type of oven is this?

[buttonsteale]

I discovered this oven in my backyard. When you peek through the door it is empty inside. Like a hollow chimney. 3 feet below the door on the ground is a 18"x4" opening. I'm guessing to clean out the bottom?

I'd really love to put this to use. I just don't know exactly how to start. Does it just need the shelving in place where you open the door or is this not even a wood burning oven? Is it something older and entirely different?

Thanks so much for your help!

[brickie in oz]

Re: What type of oven is this?

Looks like an incinerator that was used for burning rubbish.

[Ken524]

Re: What type of oven is this?

Looks like an incinerator that was used for burning rubbish.

That was exactly my first thought. There seems to be a built in grill next to it. Although I agree that it looks like (and I think it is) an incinerator, it's odd they would put a grill with it.

[Bostwick]

Re: What type of oven is this?

I happen to be new here but that looks like a smoker with a hole at the bottom to let smoke in. Where does the hole in the bottom lead to?