THE EXAMINATION OF SOME CRUCIBLE FRAGMENTS FROM BARNARD CASTLE, CO. DURHAM.
Author(s): P Budd
Eight fired clay sherds thought to be associated with metalworking were examined under a low power microscope and analysed qualitatively by X-ray fluorescence for nonferrous metal traces. It is concluded that six of the sherds probably originated from crucibles used for lead melting while the remaining two probably came from larger vessels which were used to melt brass. They were of late- or post-medieval date.
- Report Number:
- 123/1987
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 3
- Keywords:
- Metal Working-non Fe