Lindow Moss, Peat bog in Wilmslow and Mobberley, England.
Lindow Moss is a 600-hectare wetland in the Cheshire countryside with dense peat formed from decomposed plant matter over thousands of years. The layers show how the ground slowly built up from organic materials preserved under water.
The site developed as a natural landscape since ancient times, but in 1984 Lindow Man was discovered here, an Iron Age body from between 2 BC and 119 AD. The find revealed archaeological evidence of how people lived in the Iron Age and how the bog preserved these remains.
Local people have held the right to extract peat for fuel since 1421, creating a deep connection between the community and this natural resource. This practice shaped daily life in the region across many generations.
Visitors should stick to marked paths and follow guidelines to protect the delicate ecosystem. The ground can be wet and slippery, so appropriate footwear and care when walking are necessary.
The bog preserves organic materials exceptionally well through its chemical composition and water-logged conditions, keeping both plants and human remains intact for thousands of years. This natural preservation power made it a site of major archaeological discoveries.
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