Las actividades productivas durante la Edad del Hierro en la Peña del Castro (La Ercina, León): los restos metálicos

Peña del Castro is located Northeast of the province of León (Spain), on the geological fault separating the plateau and the high mountains in the area. Several archaeological works were implemented between 2013 and 2015, resulting in the unearthing of an Iron Age settlement. A long occupation sequence from early Iron Age to Roman times has been documented, although the best represented period would be the second half of I century B.C. The fast destruction of the settlement during the change of Era allowed the recovery of various remains of the inhabitants’ daily life in their primary locations. This article would outline the most representative metal tools recovered during the survey and excavation works in order to obtain a better understanding of the productive activities performed in the settlement