Soffit lights, only problem is soffit is concrete

[telectrix]

And here are similar vintage properties on a neighbouring street

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our gaff (1950's build) has almost identical concrete inserted into the outer brickwork.the soffits, however, are apparently asbestos. a closer look will show the difference in thicness, the concrete is roughly 2 ft. long, 6" in height, and 4" width.

 

[telectrix]

from this angle you can clearly see the extent of the concrete. the actual soffit is only about 1/4" thick.

 

[telectrix]

@OP. and the last post shows you how to focus a photo. .

 

[sean_ork]

It's a cast in-situ concrete ring beam - it ties the top of the brick/blockwork together and is the landing pad for the roof timbers.

Dont be tempted to fix anything to it, or drill/core through it.

 

[MFS Electrical]

@OP. and the last post shows you how to focus a photo. .

Apologies the photos were from google maps best quality I could get at the time