This rectangular defensive enclosure measures approximately 52 metres from north to south and 28 metres from east to west, though time and development have taken their toll on its boundaries. The northern edge is marked by a low scarp that drops about 30 centimetres into the interior, whilst the southern side features an external scarp rising to about 40 centimetres. A drystone wall likely defines the western boundary, but the eastern edge has been lost to a public road that now runs north to south through what would have been the bawn’s eastern perimeter.

The fortified house itself, catalogued as RO045-107001, would have served as both a residence and defensive structure during more turbulent times in Irish history. These bawns were essentially walled courtyards that provided protection for both the main house and any livestock or valuables during raids or local conflicts; a common feature of the plantation period and its aftermath when such fortifications were essential for survival in rural Ireland.

Adding to the site’s historical interest is an L-shaped walled garden situated to the west and north of the bawn, designated as RO045-107003. These gardens were typical additions to fortified houses, providing both practical growing space for food and herbs, as well as a touch of civilisation and order in what could be a harsh and unpredictable landscape. Together, these features paint a picture of daily life in a time when comfort and security had to be carefully balanced in the Irish countryside.