All the flues had openings in the sides at intervals. This one is in the easternmost flue at the bottom of the hill. Not knowing much about the subject I would assume that their purpose was to improve the air flow (but I may well be wrong!).
This photograph is by mikehiggins and was uploaded November 26th 2014. © mikehiggins please do not copy or distribute without prior express permission.
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