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Charcoal ironmaking in nineteenth‐century Shropshire

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This article discusses the importance of forging wrought iron with charcoal after coal‐based methods came to dominate iron manufacture from the end of the eighteenth century. Previously it has been argued that charcoal ironmaking declined because it was less economical than using mineral fuel. Evidence from Shropshire shows that after a short period of decline, charcoal ironmaking in the county increased in real terms. This is explained by examination of the expanding market for high‐quality iron, and in particular wire manufacture and related industries.

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  • Richard Hayman, 2008. "Charcoal ironmaking in nineteenth‐century Shropshire," Economic History Review, Economic History Society, vol. 61(1), pages 80-98, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ehsrev:v:61:y:2008:i:1:p:80-98
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-0289.2007.00387.x
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    1. Edgar Jones, 1987. "A History of GKN," Palgrave Macmillan Books, Palgrave Macmillan, number 978-1-349-06629-2, December.
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    1. Madureira, Nuno Luis, 2012. "The iron industry energy transition," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 50(C), pages 24-34.

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