> Can anyone help me with the main areas of Spain which mined Lead or Ochre. I
> visted a small ochre mine recently and was informed it was dated around
> Ibero-Roman times, I know ochre is used in dyes and paint pigments, but how is
> refined after extraction from the mine. Any help on the locations or reading
> material would be of great help.
>
> Thanks
>
> Barry
Try here Barry :
http://www.avignon-et-provence.com/pays/84-luberon/roussillon/gb/carrieresRo
ussillon.htm
Info on the ochre quarries of the Luberon, which are now valorised and
include demonstrations of ochre treatment in the 'old way'. Contact details
on the website
Cheers
Ian
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