This impressive mound rises dramatically from the poorly drained lowlands, reaching heights of 2 metres on its south-southeastern side and soaring to 10 metres on the north-northwestern face. The structure measures approximately 20.4 metres from north-northwest to south-southeast and 15.1 metres from east-northeast to west-southwest at its summit, its irregular shape carved from the natural slope through careful scarping work by medieval builders.

The defensive nature of this Norman fortification becomes apparent upon closer inspection. Along the southeastern upper edge, remnants of a drystone wall, measuring 1.1 metres wide though now barely 10 centimetres high and largely covered by grass, hint at what were once more substantial defensive features. The western side of the mound reveals naturally occurring limestone formations incorporated into the structure, demonstrating how medieval engineers worked with the existing landscape. Whilst only faint traces of additional defensive works remain visible around the rest of the perimeter, their presence can still be detected by the trained eye.

The strategic placement of this motte becomes clear when considering its surroundings. The structure occupies a north-northwest facing slope adjacent to the south-southwest bank of the Easky River, providing both a natural water defence and commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Waterlogged areas at the foot of the mound, extending from south-southeast to west-southwest and from northeast to east-southeast, would have provided additional protection in medieval times. Today, these marshy zones are bounded by modern stone field boundaries, but they serve as a reminder of the defensive advantages this site once offered to its Norman occupants.