Iron Age America: This furnace was dug into an existing hillside overlooking Salt Creek in southeast Pickaway County, Ohio. Bricks lined the air inlet and also areas of loose furnace wall soil.

Monday, February 14, 2011

This furnace was dug into an existing hillside overlooking Salt Creek in southeast Pickaway County, Ohio. Bricks lined the air inlet and also areas of loose furnace wall soil.

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Charlie HatchettFeb 18, 2011 06:48 PM
Interesting, William. Check out this furnace, similar in design, carved out of limestone bedrock:

http://bandstex.globat.com/Site/Starting%20at%20Rock%20Bottom/PDF/Starting%20at%20Rock%20Bottom.%20A%20Peculiar%20Central%20Texas%20PreClovis%20Culture%20II.pdf

http://bandstex.globat.com/Site/Starting%20at%20Rock%20Bottom/PDF/Starting%20at%20Rock%20Bottom.%20A%20Peculiar%20Central%20Texas%20PreClovis%20Culture%20III.pdf
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