The site appears on historical maps with varying descriptions; the 1890 Ordnance Survey 6-inch map marks it simply as a ‘castle in ruins’, whilst the much earlier Down Survey maps from 1655-6 also note its presence. Today, only fragments of this defensive complex survive above ground, offering tantalising glimpses into Ireland’s turbulent past.

The most substantial remnants belong to the fortified house itself, where the east gable still stands with its central fireplace intact, a domestic touch in what was essentially a military structure. Part of the south wall also survives, featuring the narrow slit openings, or opes, that were characteristic of defensive architecture; these allowed defenders to observe and fire upon attackers whilst remaining protected behind thick stone walls. Such fortified houses were common across Ireland during the plantation period, serving as both family homes and defensive strongholds for settlers and local gentry alike.

Extending southwards from the southwest corner of the house, portions of the bawn wall can still be traced. These walls would have originally enclosed a courtyard where livestock could be secured during raids and where daily activities could be conducted under protection. Beyond these visible features, no other surface remains have been identified, though archaeological investigation might reveal more about the site’s layout and history. The combination of fortified house and bawn represents a typical defensive arrangement from a period when security concerns shaped domestic architecture throughout the Irish countryside.