Two parallel stone walls, each standing just 20 centimetres high with a width of 1.1 metres, stretch from north to south across the terrain, maintaining a precise distance of 31 metres between them. These weathered boundaries represent just a fraction of what was once a much larger agricultural network; a third wall branches westward from the northern terminus of the parallel walls, hinting at the complex layout that lies buried beneath centuries of accumulated sand.

The field system’s true extent remains tantalisingly hidden, revealed only in patches where coastal winds and erosion have stripped away the sandy overburden. These glimpses suggest a sophisticated agricultural landscape whose origins remain frustratingly unclear to archaeologists. The walls’ construction, whilst simple in design, speaks to the practical needs of farmers who once worked this land, dividing it into manageable plots for cultivation or livestock management.

What makes this site particularly intriguing is its proximity to a souterrain located immediately south of the visible walls. These underground stone passages, found throughout Ireland, were typically used for storage or refuge, and the presence of one here suggests this wasn’t merely farmland but part of a settled community. Whether the souterrain and field system were built by the same people remains an open question, though their close proximity certainly suggests they may have been contemporary features of the same settlement. The site was documented by archaeologist Caimin O’Brien in May 2010, adding another piece to our understanding of Ireland’s layered agricultural heritage.