Jernverk som håndverksmessige, naturvitenskapelige og kulturelle kunnskapssteder: Eksempelet Båseland og Næs 1665–1884

Engelsberg Ironworks, established in 1665 and later operated by Jacob Aall after 1799, functioned as a unique hub of craftsmanship, scientific knowledge, and cultural exchange during Norway's early modern period. This study reveals how such private knowledge centers thrived on the integration of diverse expertise—ranging from metallurgy to cultural practices—and sustained innovation without formal institutional structures. By analyzing Næs Ironworks' operations from 1665 to 1800, the research maps the origins and interplay of its knowledge systems, demonstrating how local craftsmanship, scientific inquiry, and cultural transmission coexisted. The findings highlight the understudied role of these sites in preserving and advancing specialized skills during a pivotal era.

Meyer, F. (2025). Jernverk som håndverksmessige, naturvitenskapelige og kulturelle kunnskapssteder: Eksempelet Båseland og Næs 1665–1884. Heimen, 62(2), 156–171. https://doi.org/10.18261/heimen.62.2.5