Midden in Fahy (erris By.)

Exposed in section on a shallow shelf of sea-eroded farmland, bordering a cobble beach on the S shoreline of a bay. The midden underlies a layer of sod and topsoil (D c. 0.2m). It is evident as a dense layer (D 0.5-1m) of shells, predominantly limpets, periwinkles and oyster, intermixed with stones and occasional large animal bones, in a matric of dark soil. The full extent of the midden is unclear; the eroding section face can be traced for c. 20-30m E-W. A tower house (MA034-002001-) and bawn (MA034-002002-) are located immediately to S of the midden. Part of the bawn wall appears to overlie or cut the midden. (Pers. comm. Eve Campbell, Achill Field School, 11 August 2016). Compiled by: Jane O’Shaughnessy Date of upload: 16 August 2016