The Ironworking Residues from Beeston Castle, Cheshire
Author(s): J G McDonnell
Examination of the residues show that iron smithing was practised on the site from prehistoric period onwards.There 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 etc.typical of smithing slags.
- Report Number:
- 177/1987
- Series:
- AML Reports (New Series)
- Pages:
- 31
- Keywords:
- Metal Working-Fe
