Source/Archive record SEM341468 - Peatland restoration work within historic turf cutting area (MMO2506) at Alderman’s Barrow Allotment, January 2023

The South West Peatland Partnership (SWPP) Historic Environment Officer (HEO) monitored peatland restoration works in and around the historic turf cuttings at Alderman’s Barrow Allotment on the 13th January 2023. Two peat blocks were created within the area of historic turf cutting to block the flow of water exiting the cuttings and allow water to pool on the surface. In addition to the creation of peat blocks within the former turf cuttings, deep trenches were dug close to, but outside, the feature to block peat pipes that were allowing sub-surface water to flow away from the turf cutting area. Up to 2m of peat was observed to remain beneath the former turf cuttings.