Midden, Corgannive Glebe, Co. Donegal
In the townland of Corgannive Glebe, County Donegal, archaeological remains of a midden offer a glimpse into the daily lives of past inhabitants.
Midden, Corgannive Glebe, Co. Donegal
A midden, essentially an ancient rubbish heap, might not sound particularly glamorous, but these deposits are treasure troves for archaeologists. They contain discarded shells, bones, pottery fragments, and other household waste that reveal what people ate, how they lived, and what tools they used centuries or even millennia ago.
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Corgannive Glebe, Co. Donegal
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