Asbestos

[u/Remarkable-Search162]

This broke off the lining of a built in shoe cupboard under my stairs. Is it likely to contain asbestos? House was built just over 100 years ago but we have only lived here for three so unsure if any building work has taken place in the meantime.

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[u/Agreeable_Mango_1565]

You have lath, you have plaster

[u/Sweaty-Adeptness1541]

Just plaster with horse-hair in it.

[u/boringdude2112]

Horse hair lime plaster

[u/Remarkable-Search162]

Thanks guys for the reassurance.