The discussion connects Cornwall's geology with its mining history. Tin becomes an example of a local resource that supported trade over much greater distances. Archaeological finds are interpreted in the exchange as evidence of contacts reaching the Byzantine world. Wine arriving in exchange for tin illustrates how mining regions could connect with overseas markets. The interpretation is offered briefly, without a detailed review of the archaeological evidence.
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Cornish tin and long-distance trade
Tin exports and imported wine illustrate the discussion's account of Cornwall's distant trading connections.