Dave
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When does the use of coppiced woodland for charcoal production begin?
>From Hyde and other older references I had gained the impression that
coppicing was a medieval technology. Is there evidence of its use in
earlier times?
There is evidence from tree ring studies of material from Carlisle (at the west end of Hardian's Wall) for the use of coppice wood in the construction of the early Roman fort (later 1st century AD). I can't believe that wood from coppices was not used for fuel as well as construction if it was available.
Justine
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