DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Midden in Glen

Midden
Computer-made picture that does not show Midden in GlenNot a photo of this monument
Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument. · Report the wrong picture

What is recorded here

Located in an eroding cliff face, at the NW end of a small cove on the SE shore of Clare Island. This midden was exposed by storm action in 2014, and is visible in section as a thin layer (L 1m; T 0.1m) in the upper levels of the rocky cliff face. It consists predominately of limpet and periwinkle shells, but also…

Read the whole record
Located in an eroding cliff face, at the NW end of a small cove on the SE shore of Clare Island. This midden was exposed by storm action in 2014, and is visible in section as a thin layer (L 1m; T 0.1m) in the upper levels of the rocky cliff face. It consists predominately of limpet and periwinkle shells, but also includes animal and bird bone. Overlying the midden is a thin layer (T 0.2m ) of soil, which is overlain by a sod layer (T 0.1m). Fragments of slate were noted above the midden layer. There is a tower house (MA085-023001-) c. 15 m to N. The attached images of the midden viewed from the SE are uploaded courtesy of Deb Rotman: MA085-078----_01 MA085-078----_02 Compiled by: Jane O'Shaughnessy Date of upload: 5 February 2015

From the National Monuments Service (Archaeological Survey of Ireland) record MA085-078

The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Steve Edge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Kmcnamee, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Colin Park, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Graham Horn, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Ire2500, Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
  • Colin Park, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Oliver Dixon, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Aubrey Dale, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Michelle Owner of the Squishy from Denver, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0
Granuaile's CastleCastle · 19 yd

Explorer Tom Granuaile's Castle has a famous name, but look closely and you will see it had a later day job. The O'Malleys built the…

Fawnglass, Clare Island, Clare Island GAAGAA ground · 444 ydAbbeyReligious house, Cistercian monks · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Abbey in Strake is a Cistercian relic on Clare Island that seems to have an unlikely celebrity friend who visits just…

Catholic Church of the Sacred HeartChurch/chapel · 1.6 mi

Explorer Tom Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart on Clare Island hears everything through its thick walls, including your internal…

Clare IslandIsland · 2.0 mi

Explorer Tom I had barely stepped off the boat when Clare Island began testing my history lessons. Clare Island guards Clew Bay with…

ScalpatruceMountain / peak · 2.1 mi

Explorer Tom Scalpatruce has a name that sounds like someone gargled gravel and then called it a day, which is probably why locals…

KnockmoreMountain / peak · 2.9 mi

Explorer Tom Knockmore rises above Clare Island overlooking Clew Bay. This is the island's 462 metre high point, not the County Mayo…

Clare Island Signal TowerRuins · 3.9 mi

Explorer Tom Clare Island Signal Tower would spend its lotto win on buying a loud megaphone to announce its existence to passing…

Carrownisky BeachBeach / strand · 4.1 mi

Explorer Tom Carrownisky Beach, just outside Louisburgh in County Mayo, has clearly decided that ordinary seaside hobbies are…

Cross StrandBeach / strand · 5.3 mi

Explorer Tom Cross Strand has a name that sounds like it has just had an argument with the Atlantic, and the waves southwest of…

Caisle án GhráinneHeritage attraction · 5.6 mi

Explorer Tom Gráinne's Castle sits by Achill Sound where any passing boat could have felt the O'Malleys watching. The family built…

Kildavnet CastleCastle, tower house · 5.6 mi

Explorer Tom Kildavnet Castle would tell its younger self to stop worrying so much about the foundation and just enjoy the ocean…

More archaeology and monuments in County Mayo · All of County Mayo

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeGranuaile's Castle