What increased demand for iron in medieval Europe?

Weapons and armor.

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Why: Growing use of weapons, armor, stirrups, and horseshoes greatly increased iron demand.

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Answer: Weapons and armor. Growing use of weapons, armor, stirrups, and horseshoes greatly increased iron demand.

  1. Mining en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining
    the growing use of weapons, armour, stirrups, and horseshoes greatly increased the demand for iron
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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