Like most places this far north, many features were to deal with the environment, a mud room or two-part space existed in almost every house and pub. Bed spaces were dug out of the surround land for insulation, with living space built around the stove and table. High back chairs were placed opposite of the stove with wide wings. There was also a burning nook where they could sit on the floor and heat large tubs of water for weekly baths.
Since Lady Southpoint spent half her time here and the other half running numerous local voyages, they would be considered wealthy, able to afford having most of their home dug in the hard earth. Considering that mother became educated as she moved up the ranks of a vessel, her son was also taught to read.
