The site consists of a low, flat-topped circular mound measuring 17 metres across and standing 3.5 metres high, surrounded by a distinctive V-shaped defensive ditch that drops 1.5 metres deep. To the east, a remarkably well-preserved rectangular bailey stretches 43 metres by 48 metres, creating a substantial fortified enclosure that would have housed the castle’s everyday activities and structures.

The entire complex is wrapped in an impressive double-banked defensive system, with two earthen ramparts separated by another fosse, typical of Norman military engineering. A 5-metre-wide entrance gap on the northeast side marks the original access point to this medieval stronghold. These earthworks, whilst weathered by centuries, remain clearly defined and offer an excellent example of how the Normans adapted their continental castle-building techniques to the Irish landscape.

Protected by a preservation order since 1976, the site maintains its archaeological integrity remarkably well. Visitors will find a Fógra sign positioned on the western enclosing bank near the motte, marking this as a national monument. The elevated position still commands excellent views across the surrounding countryside, demonstrating why this location was chosen for such a defensive structure during the Norman period.