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'''[[Carrington Moss]]''' is a large area of [[bog|peat bog]] near [[Carrington, Greater Manchester|Carrington]] in [[Greater Manchester]], England. It is south of the [[River Mersey]], approximately {{convert|10|mi|km|0}} south-west of [[Manchester]], and occupies an area of about 1,100 acres (445 hectares). The depth of peat varies between {{convert|17|ft|m|0}} and {{convert|20|ft|m|0}}. Originally an unused area of grouse moorland, the Moss was [[Land reclamation|reclaimed]] in the latter half of the 19th century for farming and the disposal of nearby [[Manchester]]'s waste. A system of tramways was built to connect the Moss with the [[Manchester Ship Canal]] and a nearby railway line. During [[World War II]] the land was used as a [[Starfish site]], and in the latter half of the 20th century a large industrial complex was built along its northern edge. More recently several sporting facilities have been built on Carrington Moss. Today, the land is still used for farming, and several nature reserves have been established within its bounds. Parts of the Moss are accessible to the public over several [[Rights of way in England and Wales|rights of way]]. ('''[[Carrington Moss|more...]]''') |
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Revision as of 01:52, 8 April 2010
Carrington Moss is a large area of peat bog near Carrington in Greater Manchester, England. It is south of the River Mersey, approximately 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Manchester, and occupies an area of about 1,100 acres (445 hectares). The depth of peat varies between 17 feet (5 m) and 20 feet (6 m). Originally an unused area of grouse moorland, the Moss was reclaimed in the latter half of the 19th century for farming and the disposal of nearby Manchester's waste. A system of tramways was built to connect the Moss with the Manchester Ship Canal and a nearby railway line. During World War II the land was used as a Starfish site, and in the latter half of the 20th century a large industrial complex was built along its northern edge. More recently several sporting facilities have been built on Carrington Moss. Today, the land is still used for farming, and several nature reserves have been established within its bounds. Parts of the Moss are accessible to the public over several rights of way. (more...)
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