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Copper-alloy casting at Fort-Harrouard

Crucibles used for copper-alloy melting and casting were recovered from Late Bronze Age contexts at Fort-Harrouard.

Evidence confidence: high
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What is the evidence?

observation

Crucibles used for copper-alloy melting and casting were recovered from Late Bronze Age contexts at Fort-Harrouard.

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Review and provenance

Specialist reviewer: not recorded. Review date: not recorded.

Dataset workflow: proposed. This is separate from specialist review.

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Chronology

Dating intervals may describe uncertainty or phases; their width alone does not establish event duration.

Preferred assertion

1200 BCE–800 BCE

Precision: site phase range

high

Preferred range used by the event. Plausible bounds and alternative models remain explicit rather than averaged.

Interpretation and caveats

The assemblage demonstrates on-site metallurgical work; it does not by itself establish centralized specialist production or regional political control.

Event context

Classification

Event type: craft production

Evidence layer: archaeological

Timeline role: regional core

Why it matters to the timeline

The site provides direct evidence for craft specialization in northern France.

Research notes

  • Direct crucible study. Role: provides archaeological observation. Locator: pp. 23-32.
  • Provides regional context. Role: contextualizes. Locator: Northern France synthesis.

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