According to the OS Letters compiled by O’Flanagan in 1930, these remnants were visible to the south of the tower house, though today the site presents a more complex picture. While numerous stone walls currently surround both the tower house and nearby farm buildings, most appear to be later additions associated with agricultural use rather than original defensive structures.

The challenge of identifying authentic bawn remains lies in the layers of history written into the landscape. The existing walls, now serving practical farming purposes, may well incorporate stones and sections from the original fortifications. Some of the more overgrown sections, thick with ivy and brambles, could potentially hide earlier masonry work; however, without careful archaeological investigation, it’s difficult to distinguish between medieval defensive walls and later field boundaries.

This uncertainty reflects a common story across Ireland, where centuries of continuous occupation and adaptation have blurred the lines between different historical periods. The bawn walls, which would have originally formed a defensive courtyard protecting livestock and inhabitants during raids, have likely been cannibalised over the generations, their stones repurposed as the site evolved from military stronghold to working farm. What remains is a palimpsest of Irish rural history, where medieval fortifications, 19th century observations, and modern farming practices all occupy the same small patch of Tipperary countryside.