Beyond the Bloom

Bloom refining and iron artifact production in the Roman world

Written by David Sim. Edited by Isabel Ridge.

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ISBN: 9780860549017
BAR: S725
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The book describes a series of experiments carried out in order to replicate the working environment of a Roman blacksmith, by using tools and equipment as close to originals as possible. The results provide a database that will enable archaeologiststo compare evidence found in archaeological records with the experiment results.