Analysis of slag and fuel samples from Smoo Cave

Authors

  • Effie Photos-Jones Author

Keywords:

Slag, Cycle, Iron

Abstract

The concentration of iron in one of the three samples is suggestive of iron smithing slag. However, work on traditional bloomery making in the Highlands has revealed a relatively high percentage of iron in what is certainly tap slag from a smelting cycle.

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Published

01-01-2005

Issue

Vol. 18 (2005): The excavation of four caves in the Geodha Smoo near Durness, Sutherland

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How to Cite

“Analysis of Slag and Fuel Samples from Smoo Cave”. 2005. Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports 18 (January): 22. https://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/sair/article/view/963.