Røros Copper Works

Røros Copper Works was founded in 1644 and continued in production for 333 years, until 1977.

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The Røros Copper Works

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The Smelters

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The Mines

The ore in the mines was the reason that Røros Copper Works and the mining town of Røros came into existence.

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The Privileges

In order to start-up the working of a copper mine the owners required a letter of appointment and privileges from the King.

Malmkjører med hest og slede i Bergmannsgata på Røros

Transportation

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Organisation and ownership of Røros Copper Works

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