This fortified enclosure measures approximately 31 metres from north to south and 13 metres from east to west, with walls that still stand up to 1.2 metres high in places. The northern section of the bawn wall bonds directly with the tower house itself, though a modern footpath now cuts through it. The southern wall, though lower at 0.8 metres in height, maintains its impressive one-metre thickness, whilst the eastern side has become completely overgrown with vegetation over the centuries.

What makes this bawn particularly interesting is how it connects, or rather doesn’t connect, with the tower house. Whilst the north wall clearly bonds with the main structure, the western wall stops short of the tower house’s southeastern corner, showing no visible connection above ground level. This suggests the bawn may have been added at a different time or underwent modifications during its use. The walls would have originally enclosed a courtyard area where livestock could be secured and daily activities could take place under the watchful eye of the tower house’s defenders.

To the west of the tower house, archaeologists have identified a rectangular limestone platform measuring eight metres wide, positioned just above the lake level. The western edge of this platform is notably straight and deliberate in its construction, suggesting it may have functioned as a pier or landing stage. This would have provided direct access from the lake to the castle complex, offering both a practical transport link and potentially an escape route during times of conflict. The combination of tower house, defensive bawn, and lakeside access point paints a picture of a well-planned medieval stronghold that balanced defence with the practical needs of daily life in medieval Clare.