Lavacroon, Orphir, Orkney

Coleen E Batey (Author)

Claudine Freeman (Author)


Keywords:
Crucibles Ingot Mould, Mound, Industrial
Period(s):
Norse

Abstract


The results of fieldwalking on the mound, where substantial structural stones had been disturbed by ploughing, suggested an industrial site, perhaps associated with the Norse site of the Earl's Bu. Furnace linings, crucibles, ingot mould, etc are reported. F B/Ed

DOI: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.116.285.300

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Published
30-11-1987
How to Cite
Batey, C. E., & Freeman, C. (1987). Lavacroon, Orphir, Orkney. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 116, 285–300. https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.116.285.300
Issue
Vol. 116 (1987)
Section
Articles
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.116.285.300