This modest earthwork, rising just 3 to 4 metres high with a flat top measuring 13 metres north to south and 8 metres east to west, occupies the southern end of the ridge with commanding views across the countryside. The motte’s strategic position takes advantage of the natural topography, with the land falling away sharply to the west towards a stream and marshy wetlands below. A faint D-shaped rise in the ground between the motte and the nearby church suggests the presence of a former bailey, though centuries of agricultural use have softened its outlines almost to invisibility.

The site forms part of a remarkable cluster of medieval remains that tell the story of a once-thriving settlement. Just 200 metres to the northeast lie the earthworks of a deserted medieval village, whilst 100 metres north stands a fortified church with its associated graveyard only 80 metres from the motte. This concentration of features paints a picture of a well-established medieval community, likely dating from the Anglo-Norman period when such defensive earthworks were commonly constructed across Ireland. Archaeological finds from 1953 support this medieval dating; five pottery sherds, the point of an iron spike, and a fragment of an iron horseshoe were discovered in the hummocky field near the motte and bailey, offering tangible links to the people who once lived and worked here.

Today, visitors can spot a small quarry at the northern base of the motte, possibly created during its construction or later stone robbing. Intriguingly, what appear to be wall footings of a structure run north to south from this point, though their exact purpose remains unclear. Whilst the site lacks the dramatic presence of larger Norman castles, its subtle earthworks and setting amongst other medieval remains offer a glimpse into the network of smaller defensive sites that once controlled the Irish countryside, each motte serving as a local power base for Norman lords asserting their authority over newly conquered territories.