hard to say from here , you could call a chimney sweep .
personally i would consider lining it and installing an insert
you would get much better heat from the wood youve purchased
and not have a pnuemonia hole when you dont have a fire going

better yet install an airtight wood stove using the existing masonry chimney
to run your stove pipe out

did you have this inspected before you purchased the home ?




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My wife and I just bought an older farm house (circa 1901) and we've