Midden in Formaoil (tc An Sráidbhaile)

A sizeable shell midden exposed in section at the coastline, beneath a series of sand-dunes at the E side of Fermoyle island, on the S side of Brandon Bay. It extends over a distance of c. 34m and is c. 0.8m deep. It is composed of a layer of dark brown soil containing charcoal, burnt stones, and shells, mainly of cockle. The above description is derived from J. Cuppage, ‘Corca Dhuibhne. Dingle Peninsula archaeological survey. Ballyferriter. Oidhreacht Chorca Dhuibhne’ (1986), no. 11. In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research. Date of upload: 3 August 2013