This trapezoidal platform measures 48 metres north to south and 54.5 metres east to west, surrounded by the remains of a degraded earthen bank. The bank’s raised, rounded corners and the wide, flat-bottomed dry ditch, or fosse, that runs around the site are still visible today, though time has worn down these defensive features. At the southern end, you can spot traces of what might have been an outer bank, whilst the western side shows evidence of what could have been a ramped entrance.

What makes this site particularly puzzling to archaeologists is its unusual characteristics for a moated site. The upland location and apparent lack of any water source for the fosse set it apart from typical medieval moated sites, which were usually built in lowland areas where the defensive ditches could be filled with water. These features suggest this fortification might have served a different purpose or belonged to a different tradition of defensive earthworks than the standard moated sites found elsewhere in Ireland.

The site doesn’t exist in isolation; it forms part of a rich archaeological landscape in the area. Just 500 metres to the north stands Curralanty Castle, whilst 200 metres to the east lies a bullaun stone, a type of carved stone basin often associated with early Christian sites in Ireland. For those interested in exploring the site virtually, a 3D model is available online at https://skfb.ly/osTO8, offering a detailed view of the earthworks and their current condition.