With an internal diameter of 22.6 metres, this circular enclosure is now little more than a grassed mound where a defensive stone wall once stood. The collapsed stonework has been reclaimed by nature over the centuries, leaving only subtle traces of its original form visible to those who know what to look for.

Cashels like this one were typically built between the early medieval period and the 12th century, serving as fortified homesteads for farming families. The choice of location on a limestone outcrop wasn’t accidental; these elevated positions provided both defensive advantages and good drainage for the structures built within. The sub-circular shape and substantial diameter suggest this was likely home to a family of some local importance, as the effort required to construct such stone fortifications was considerable.

Today, the site stands as a quiet reminder of Donegal’s long history of settlement and adaptation. While the stones have tumbled and grass has grown over the ruins, the basic footprint of this ancient dwelling place remains clearly defined in the landscape. Such sites, recorded in the Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, help piece together the story of how people lived, farmed, and defended their communities in medieval Ireland, long before the arrival of more formal castle structures.