guy Posted July 21, 2022 Report Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) A Caledonian metal-working site with as many as 40 iron smelting kilns has been discovered in northeastern Scotland. The site was suddenly abandoned with surrounding structures being burned. This sudden abandonment may have been the result of the Roman victory at Mons Grapius In AD 83. Quote “Metal-working could possibly have been in response to the Roman invasion of Scotland, with iron needed for weapons. Dr Waddington added: "Something happens on this site that removes any further activity. "We have got these burnt timbers and abandoned pits for making charcoal. "We have got pits with roasted ore - a valuable commodity - ready for smelting but just abandoned." Two cauldrons have also been found buried, possibly by the Lochinver's residents in an effort to hide the highly valued items.” https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cw41ll3dw12o Edited July 21, 2022 by guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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