The site occupies a roughly rectangular area, about 60 metres north to south and 50 metres east to west, marked on maps as far back as 1840. A low earthen bank, standing about half a metre high and running along the northern and western edges of the outcrop, defines the boundaries of this historic settlement. Today, deciduous trees and moss-covered stones scattered across the limestone create an atmospheric setting that hints at centuries of abandonment.

At the heart of this enclosed space stand the ruins of a rectangular structure measuring approximately 8.8 by 8.4 metres. The building’s footprint is still clearly visible, outlined by the basal courses of its walls; thick stone construction at 85 centimetres wide, built from random rubble bonded with lime mortar. These surviving walls rise to about half a metre in height, just enough to give visitors a sense of the building’s original layout and substantial construction. The masonry technique and the use of lime mortar point to a structure of some importance, built to last rather than thrown up in haste.

Whilst the exact purpose of the monument remains somewhat mysterious, the local name ‘Court’ provides an intriguing clue to its possible identity. Archaeological evidence suggests these ruins may be the remains of a fortified residence dating from the late 16th or early 17th century, a period when such defensive dwellings were common amongst the landed gentry of Kerry. The site has been recognised for its historical significance since 1976, when it was placed under a preservation order to protect it for future generations. Whether it served as a local administrative centre, a fortified farmhouse, or something else entirely, this limestone outcrop continues to guard its secrets amongst the trees and moss.