The site first appeared on Ordnance Survey maps in 1839 and again in 1909, marked simply as ruins with no accompanying historical records to tell its story. The rectangular structure, built from limestone rubble, would have been a substantial dwelling in its day, with its entrance positioned at the northeast corner.

The house sits within an impressive bawn wall; a defensive enclosure that stretches approximately 40 metres in length and still stands about 3.5 metres high in places. Built from the same limestone rubble as the house itself, the wall features a slight base batter, a construction technique where the wall slopes inward as it rises, providing greater structural stability. This type of fortified enclosure was common in medieval and early modern Ireland, offering protection to the household from raids and local conflicts.

While no historical documentation survives to reveal who built this fortified homestead or when exactly it was constructed, its architectural features suggest it dates to the medieval period. The site was formally recorded in the Archaeological Inventory of County Laois in 1995, ensuring its significance is recognised and preserved for future generations. Today, these weathered stone walls offer a tangible connection to Ireland’s turbulent past, when even rural landowners needed substantial defences around their homes.