Bog oak is a rare and ancient treasure, formed over thousands of years beneath rivers and swamps. Unlike artificially stained wood, this naturally preserved material is incredibly strong and unique.

This likely indicates that the bog butter once lay in a wooden container that has since decomposed. The unearthing of bog butter is fairly common in Ireland and in Scotland, with around 500 finds ...

The slab of bog butter on Boyle’s farm had a small piece of wood on the bottom, Boyle told the Irish Examiner. This likely indicates that the bog butter once lay in a wooden container that has ...

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