Does anyone know the meaning of "furnas" as used during the Medieval times. I am reading the Dowdall Deeds and there is a listing in 1640 and the word furnas has quotes around it. I've looked at various medieval glossary websites and can't find it. Possibly it means just furnace, but would they have had a furnace in 1640 and don't understand why quote marks would be around the word. The following is the exerpt: Christopher agrees that after this death Stephen shall have the chief and best cup of his plate, his best horse and the "furnas" in Castleton for principals. Stephen shall give his said brother Charles the "furnas" and the clock in Killaly, and shall have the clock in Castleton himself. Go raibh maith agat (thank you) for any help that you can offer regarding this word. Slan go foill, Margaret (Mairead)