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What factors contributed to the well-preserved state of Lindow Man when he was discovered?

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What factors contributed to the well-preserved state of Lindow Man when he was discovered?
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The Lindow man is one of what is termed a "bog body".. . Bog bodies have retained skin and internal organs due to the unusual conditions of preservation. These are a combination of the acidity of the water, the cold temperature and the lack of oxygen.
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where was he found?
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he was found in a bog, which preserved his body
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