ARCHITECTURAL IRONWORK
history , conservation and musings
By mass iron is the most common element on earth. The earliest iron turned into useful objects had fallen from the sky as meteoric iron.
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Over time different cultures established how to convert iron ores into various forms of iron - cast iron, wrought iron and carbon steels with a myriad of alloys for different purposes. This website covers architectural and ornamental ironwork from around the world and is intended as a source of information for those interested in the subject.
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If you are looking for my books on history and conservation you will find links on this website. The internet is wonderful but unfortunately it tends to perpetuate myths - I hope to challenge some of them here.
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About me.
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I am a researcher, historian and technical specialist in historic metalwork and structures with thirty years experience. I am Director for Scotland's national heritage body, caring for some of Scotland's most treasured places. I have researched, lectured, taught and provided advice to historic ironwork projects across the world.
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Dr David S Mitchell MSc
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