The site occupies a strategic position on sloping ground that drains southward into a small tributary of the River Boyne, which flows northward about 90 metres to the west. This rectangular enclosure, measuring approximately 40.7 metres from north to south and 26.5 metres from east to west, features distinctively rounded corners that soften its otherwise geometric form.

The defensive earthworks that define this monument reveal the engineering skills of its medieval builders. Along the southeastern to southwestern sides, a substantial earthen bank rises 1.2 metres from ground level on the exterior, whilst standing just 0.3 metres high on the interior; a design that would have provided defenders with an elevated platform whilst presenting a formidable barrier to attackers. The bank itself spans 2.2 metres in width. The remaining perimeter, from west through north to east, is marked by a more modest scarp accompanied by a shallow outer fosse, or defensive ditch, that extends about 5 metres wide.

Though centuries have passed since this fortification served its original purpose, modern technology continues to reveal its secrets. The site’s features remain clearly visible in aerial photography from 2005, demonstrating how these medieval earthworks have endured through time. Such moated sites were typically constructed by Anglo-Norman settlers or prosperous Irish families between the 13th and 15th centuries, serving as fortified homesteads that combined defensive capabilities with agricultural management.