Source/Archive record SCH8813 - The Ironworking Residues from Beeston Castle, Cheshire
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| Type | Unpublished Report |
|---|---|
| Title | The Ironworking Residues from Beeston Castle, Cheshire |
| Author/Originator | Ancient Monuments Laboratory |
| Date/Year | 1987 |
Abstract/Summary
Report detailing analysis of iron-working residues from the Beeston Castle 1980s excavations. These demonstrate that iron smithing was practiced on site from the prehistoric period onwards. These was no evidence of iron smelting. The large deposits of smithing debris probably derive from the constructional phases of the medieval castle. Analysis of two slag samples showed a range of compositions typical of smithing slags.
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Description
AML Report: 177/87; Author: J.G.McDonnell
Location
Cheshire Historic Environment Record Digital Archive
Referenced Monuments (0)
Referenced Events (1)
- ECH2872 Beeston Castle Excavations 1975 to 1985 (Ref: N/A)
Record last edited
Dec 13 2019 11:03AM