Dear Tim,
there are a few paragraphs on the use of peat as a fuel in Tylecote (1986)
The prehistory of metallurgy in the British Isles, p.224-5. They mention
the use of peat for smithing by Scottish highland smiths, with two
references.
Hope this helps,
Irene
Dr Irene Schrufer-Kolb
Associate Lecturer in Classical Studies
The Open University
Southern Region, Foxcombe Hall, Boars Hill, OXFORD OX1 5HR
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