Experimental archaeology has proved useful in helping us tounderstand excavation evidence as well as in predicting what to look for.
Mining Smelting Alderley Edge smelting experimentsButser Iron Age Farm 2004–2005 Roasting and smelting chalcopyrite
Lead bole (wind-powered) smelt on Copa Hill 2003photo S.Timberlake
Cooperative smelting of copper carbonate on Alderley Edge,1998
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