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[SLOVENSKO] Some preserved technical facilities by the Kroparica are the remains of once lively foundry activity. The highest location is at 'Dno above Kropa' where there is 'Slovenian smelting furnace' for smelting iron from the 14 th century. It is the oldest monument of its kind in Slovenia. It was three metres high and in ten hours it produced 200 kg of iron for forging, the so-called volk (wolf). 600 to 800 kg of charcoal were used for that. The production was intended for individual use or for their close surrounding. It was in operation until the middle of the 15 th century, when ironworkers started to utilise water energy and smelting plants were moved lower down the valley. Foundries were started. |
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