Girbal, B. (2011). 4 Low Forge, Wortley, South Yorkshire : An Investigation of the Slags. Fort Cumberland: Historic England. https://doi.org/10.5284/1030143. Cite this using datacite

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Title:		 4 Low Forge, Wortley, South Yorkshire : An Investigation of the Slags
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Series:		 Historic England Research Reports
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Abstract:		 A 60 litre bulk sample was taken from an evaluation trench at Low Forge, Wortley. The majority of the material proved to be iron working residues in the form of slag. The subsequent analysis of this debris and comparison with slags from similar sites suggests that water-powered bloomeries were in operation at Low Forge in the period between the late 13th century and mid 16th century. The use of water-power whether for the bellows, the hammer or both can unfortunately not be ascertained. Analysis of the metallic prills in the slags hinted at the production of a phosphorus-rich iron which may explain documentary accounts stating that iron produced was used to make nails. Although no ore was found the chemical analyses indicated that it must have been phosphorus-rich and from carboniferous deposits.
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Author:		 B Girbal
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Publisher:		 Historic England
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Other Person/Org:		 Historic England (OASIS Reviewer)
South Yorkshire Archaeology Service (OASIS Reviewer)
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Year of Publication:		 2011
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Site: 4 Low Forge, Wortley
County: South Yorkshire
District: Sheffield
Parish: SHEFFIELD
Country: England
Grid Reference: 429100, 399500 (Easting, Northing)
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MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) SLAG (Object England)
MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods) BLOOMERY FURNACE (Monus)
BLOOMERY (Monument Type England)
FIELD SURVEY (Event)
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OASIS Id: englishh2-108426
OBIB: 50/2011
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Note:		 A4 heat-bound report of 41pp (ISSN 1749 8775)
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Created Date:		 01 Feb 2018