This ancient enclosure measures 60 metres from northwest to southeast and 52 metres from northeast to southwest, defined by two concentric earthen banks with a defensive ditch, or fosse, running between them. The inner bank rises to about 1.5 metres in height, though it shows considerable wear from cattle over the years, including one significant breach measuring 2.6 metres wide on the southwestern side.

The outer defensive works are somewhat more modest, with the external bank standing at 0.9 metres high, accompanied by its fosse along the northern and southern sections. Time and modern development have left their marks on the site; a garage belonging to a contemporary dwelling has been built directly into the eastern portion of the outer bank, demonstrating how ancient and modern Ireland often exist side by side. The interior of the enclosure remains relatively level, though the southwestern quadrant has become marshy over time, and a small depression measuring 5 by 4 metres can be found in the northeastern corner.

This site represents one of many ringforts or raths that dot the Irish landscape, likely dating from the early medieval period when such fortified farmsteads were common throughout the countryside. The double bank construction suggests this may have been home to a family of some local importance, as single-banked enclosures were far more common. Archaeological surveys conducted for the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork first formally documented the site in 1992, with aerial photography from around 1986 providing valuable additional perspective on its layout and preservation.