The grass-covered platform measures 34.5 metres from north to south and 25.2 metres from east to west, rising about a metre above the surrounding landscape. This raised earthen fort is defined by flat-bottomed moats that vary in dimensions; the western moat spans 3.9 metres across at the top, narrowing to 2.8 metres at its base with a depth of just 0.2 metres, whilst the northern moat is considerably more substantial at 4.7 metres wide at the top, 4.1 metres at the base, and 0.6 metres deep.

The fort’s defensive features extend beyond its moats, with a field bank and lane visible along the eastern and southern boundaries outside the water-filled ditches. These additional earthworks would have provided extra layers of defence and controlled access to the fortified platform. The variation in moat depths suggests different phases of construction or perhaps different defensive priorities for each approach to the fort.

Though the exact date of construction remains uncertain, Fidlers Fort represents a type of defended settlement common throughout Ireland’s medieval and early modern periods. The site was documented by Michael Moore and uploaded to archaeological records on 29th September 2010, ensuring its features and measurements are preserved for future study. Today, visitors can still trace the outline of this ancient stronghold, its moats now dry but still clearly visible in the landscape, offering a tangible connection to the people who once sought safety within its earthen walls.