Usually means: Receptacle for collecting fireplace ashes.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (ashpit)

noun:  A pit for the disposal of ashes.
noun:  (rail transport) a pit between the rails where a steam locomotive can drop its fire at the end of a day's work, before going "on shed".

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