The circular site, measuring about 17 metres across, consists of a low central mound surrounded by an earthen bank with a level area between them. The bank itself is quite substantial; between 4 and 5 metres wide, rising to about 0.7 metres at its highest point on the western side. Time and human activity have taken their toll on the eastern portion, where the bank has been removed and replaced with a crumbling stone wall.

The central mound stands modestly at just 0.2 metres high, with a roughly rectangular top spanning 3 to 4 metres across. What makes this site particularly intriguing is the presence of what appears to be a causeway on the eastern side; a slightly raised strip of ground about 3 metres wide connecting the central mound to the ruined field wall. This might have served as an entrance to the enclosure, though it’s equally possible that it’s simply material displaced when the bank was removed. Archaeological surveyors have also noted a pole marking the western outer edge of the bank, though its purpose remains unclear.

This type of monument, known as a ring-barrow, dates from Ireland’s Bronze Age and was likely used for burial purposes. The site’s position offers commanding views over the surrounding landscape, with good grazing land that would have been as valuable to ancient farmers as it is today. The monument was documented in the Archaeological Survey of County Donegal in 1983, forming part of a comprehensive catalogue of the county’s archaeological heritage from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century.