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Midden in Cruach Na Cara

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Close to seashore c. 80m SE of the oratory (GA076-020001-). Exposed in a scarp face (L 60m) c. 0.5m below present ground surface. A layer of midden material (T c. 0.5m), composed mainly of limpet and periwinkle, with some animal bone also in evidence. Numerous limestone flakes are also visible, and a number of granite boulders eroding out of the scarp could be the remains of a structure. The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Galway Vol. I - West Galway'. Compiled by Paul Gosling (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1993). Date of upload: 05 August 2010

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