Roman Iron Mines

[MarcusNorwood]

Where did the Romans mine iron ore for military hardware and construction materials? Is there any scholarship regarding mining methods used by the Romans?

Regards,
Marcus

[John W Davison]

Marcus,

Try "Iron For the Eagles" which is recent and fairly inexpensive:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Iron-Eagles-Indu...536&sr=1-1

There are also chapters on iron production (including mining), sheet metal production, blacksmithing techniques and surface treatment in "Roman Imperial Armour":

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Roman-Imperial-A...pd_sim_b_1

Reghards,
John