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Archaeology Datasheet 302

Steelmaking

Although an important aspect of medieval and earlier societies, the manufacture of steel was industrialised during the post-medieval period. Many complementary techniques were developed which often operated at the same time on the same site; there were also close links with other ironworking processes. This datasheet describes pre-20th century steelmaking processes in the UK, their material remains and metallurgical potential.

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