Hill, D. H. (2000). Anglo-Saxon mechanics. Medieval Life 13. Vol 13, pp. 9-13.

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Title:		 Anglo-Saxon mechanics
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Issue:		 Medieval Life 13
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Series:		 Medieval Life
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Volume:		 13
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Page Start/End:		 9 - 13
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Publication Type:		 Journal
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Abstract:		 Examines evidence for two Early Medieval tools -- the bellows and the strike-a-light. The importance of bellows is emphasised, as the Early Middle Ages depended on metal, in particular on iron, and therefore on the smelting of metals. The requisite temperature for smelting iron using wood as a fuel can only be reached by creating a forced draught using bellows. The strike-a-light -- a flat triangle of steel with terminals curved round to meet its apex -- has invited speculation about its possible use. An example from a seventh-century grave in northern Italy may display the remains of a wick, indicating its possible role in firelighting.
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Author:		 David H Hill
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Year of Publication:		 2000
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Tools [General] (BIAB)
Firesetting (BIAB)
Early Medieval (BIAB)
Ironworking [May Be Useful To Distinguish Making Of Iron (From Ores), & Working Or Forging (From Blooms) Etc] (BIAB)
EARLY MEDIEVAL (Historic England Periods)
Bellows (Auto Detected Subject)
GRAVE (Monument Type England)
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Created Date:		 20 Jul 2001