The Limpet Shell Mound (Kitchen Midden), Dogs’ Bay
Item
Title
The Limpet Shell Mound (Kitchen Midden), Dogs’ Bay
Description
Almost two-thirds of the photograph is taken up by a mound of limpet shells. The seashore is visible in the background. Welch identifies the setting as Dog's Bay. A shell midden is an archaeological feature, often exposed by sands being blown off during winter storms. The shells represent the diet of the earliest inhabitants of this part of Connemara.
Contributor
Welch, Robert John (1859-1936) (Photographer)
Coverage
Ireland, West of
Dogs Bay
Roundstone
Europe--Ireland--Galway
53.3771793108,-9.9616895923
19th century
Date
1894
Format
nonprojected graphic
285x365mm
Identifier
nuigalway:5138
local: P28/30
Publisher
NUI Galway Library
Subject
archaeological feature--shell midden--geographical feature--early settlers
archaeological feature--shell midden--geographical feature--early settlers--Ireland, West of--Dogs Bay--Roundstone--19th century
Type
StillImage
black-and-white positive