Use and experiment with access methods and structures in a sensitive bog: 'Talus' building
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Site
Kéroncel - Locarn
Particular techniques
Talus
The "talus" is a man made structure which uses earth and/or stones. It is a traditional construction, in use from at least the medieval time.
Material: Bank of 1 to 2 metres wide (in most cases). Traditionally built with either stones alone, stones whose gaps are filled-in with earth, stones covered by earth, or only earth.
Roles:
- protection against influences such as wind and incursion of wild animals
- enclosure of cattle
- mark site boundaries
- limit the water erosion
- assist movement of people across wet areas.
In the sites of Magoar-Penvern and Locarn the talus were more specifically used to cross very wet areas that flood in winter. The talus, always above the water level, is a safe and dry path which farmers, hunters and local inhabitants can use to move across the peatland.
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