peat
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According to historical records, the shield was found buried upright in peat alongside six others – though the whereabouts of those remains unclear.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
A former dairy farm could be transformed into an "internationally recognised hub for research", focused on restoring lowland peat bogs.
From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026
Tightening regulation and environmental concerns over sphagnum - the bog moss that turns to peat - have brought changes, but commercial gathering of common moss remains legal in Wales provided pickers have a permit.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
As a result, they may overlook slower, less visible fires that smolder deep within peat and organic soils.
From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026
She leaned against her cane with one hand, but the other hand, stained with peat, was up against the cottage doorway, trembling the slightest bit.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Western Europe - Introductory
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