Kashintsev A.Yu.

Key words: Belozer’e, Middle Ages, settlement Krutik, smithcraft, iron items, slag.
The article presents new materials from the 2008–2010 joint investigations of the Onega-Sukhona archaeological expedition of the IA RAS and the Antiquities of the North science and production center (city of Vologda) at the medieval settlement Krutik. The article gives a brief characteristic of the artifact collection and analyzes in detail the iron items. The forged pieces have been analyzed as to category and layers where they occur. Especial attention has been given to the amount of iron finds in different layers and their share as compared to artifacts made of other materials. The article also identifies a special area for smithcraft, which was removed from both dwellings and other production zones. The interpretation is based on the analysis of various types of slag or other finds which are related to the activity in question. In conclusion, the author surmises on the nature and specific features of production at Krutik settlement.