Cleere, H. F. (1970). Iron smelting experiments in a reconstructed Roman furnace.

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Title:		 Iron smelting experiments in a reconstructed Roman furnace
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Number of Pages:		 32
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Publication Type:		 Monograph
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Abstract:		 In an experiment in 1969 a clay shaft-furnace 3 feet high and 12-15 inches in internal diameter was built, modelled in particular on the Romano-British examples excavated at Holbeanwood, Sussex. Using preroasted Wealden ore with charcoal at a 1:1 ratio and air at up to 450 litres/minute a maximum of 20 Ib of iron was produced in one firing. The results emphasised the durability of such furnaces (probably usable for 12 smelts), showed the importance of continuous slag flow and careful regulation of blast, and suggested that about 10 men would be required for operation of a furnace. DWC
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Author:		 Henry F Cleere
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Year of Publication:		 1970
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Location - Auto Detected: Holbeanwood Sussex
Location - Auto Detected: Wealden
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ROMAN (Historic England Periods)
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Note:		 Date Of Issue From: 1970
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Created Date:		 05 Dec 2008