The site has yielded numerous bronze pins and a variety of stone tools, suggesting it was once a significant location for prehistoric communities. These artefacts were first documented in various archaeological surveys dating back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with finds recorded by antiquarians like Knowles and Brunicardi who meticulously catalogued the discoveries emerging from this coastal landscape.

The most intriguing feature at this location is a shell midden; a type of archaeological deposit that offers valuable insights into the diet and lifestyle of our ancestors. When surveyed in April 2009 by archaeologist Martin Byrne, the midden was found preserved within the soil profile at the base of what was once a sand dune. The remains consist of a 200mm thick layer of mixed shells extending westward for about a metre, sealed beneath successive layers of sand and peaty soil that have accumulated over the centuries. This stratification has helped protect the archaeological material from erosion and disturbance.

Today, the site sits quietly beside the public road leading to the pier, enclosed by a boundary fence with gate access from the road. The shells from the midden have dispersed somewhat down the sloping ground to the north and east, creating a scattered spread over approximately three metres. These humble remnants of ancient meals, combined with the bronze and stone artefacts found nearby, paint a picture of continuous human occupation and use of this coastal area, where people once gathered shellfish from the shore and crafted tools for their daily lives.