The natural and agricultural history of peat-moss or turf-bog. To which are annexed corroborative writings, correspondence and observations... / by Andrew Steele.

  • Steele, Andrew.
Date:
1826
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Credit: The natural and agricultural history of peat-moss or turf-bog. To which are annexed corroborative writings, correspondence and observations... / by Andrew Steele. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    above 100 acres in Ayrshire, advises to dig a main drain four feet and a half in depth, to encompass each field of moss soil, of from six to ten acres; and likewise to cast division-furrows, of a foot or two deep, at the distance of each six or seven yards, to conduct the surface-water into the main drains. Be pleased to say how far you approve of this method. I am, &c. Answer by Mr Pin.on. 11 th November 180^- If it is meant to drain a moss completely of its water, I have no doubt that, to cut a ditch or ditches through it, even deeper than the moss, and from six to twelve inches into the ground below, (where there is sufficient level), is the effectual way to drain it; as I have found that a great quantity of water oozes out between the moss and the solid ground. Very frequently there is a lied of sand or gravel situated immediately below the moss, which, if cut into, must have an effect to drain off a great deal of the water of the moss.