Medieval lead industry left Peak District residents dangerously polluted
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 14:02 · Archive
Analysis of medieval teeth from the Peak District reveals the human impact of Britain's largest medieval lead industry.
Researchers have analysed medieval teeth from the Peak District to reveal the human impact of Britain's largest lead industry during that period. The evidence shows that children living in the area where lead mining and production took place were exposed to dangerous pollution in their homes.
The findings demonstrate that both girls and boys alike were raised in dangerously polluted home environments as a result of the industrial activity in the region.
How it is being reported
- Peak District teeth reveal devastating human impact of Britain’s largest medieval lead industry“Girls and boys alike were raised in dangerously polluted home environments. “Derbyshire Times · 15 Oct, 13:37
- Peak District teeth reveal devastating human impact of Britain’s largest medieval lead industry“Girls and boys alike were raised in dangerously polluted home environments. “Buxton Advertiser · 15 Oct, 13:06
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