What appears at first glance to be a simple stone enclosure reveals itself upon closer inspection to be something far more significant: the remains of a bawn wall that once protected an unclassified castle. The roughly square enclosure, measuring 25 metres north to south and 24 metres east to west, is defined by grass-covered stone walls that have weathered centuries of Irish seasons.

The castle itself, catalogued as GA105-021, occupies the southwest corner of what was once its protective bawn. These defensive walls were a common feature of Irish castles and fortified houses, particularly during the plantation period, serving as the first line of defence against raiders and providing a secure area for livestock during times of trouble. The bawn would have enclosed the castle’s immediate grounds, creating a fortified compound where daily life could continue even during uncertain times.

Today, the site bears the marks of modern agricultural life; a farm roadway now cuts across the eastern section of the historic enclosure. Despite these changes, aerial imagery clearly shows the footprint of this defensive structure, offering a glimpse into how the landscape was organised for protection centuries ago. The site was formally documented during an inspection in November 1982, though it had likely stood forgotten in these fields for generations before, a quiet testament to the layers of history written into the Irish countryside.