The circular, flat-topped mound rises between 5.6 and 7 metres high, depending on which side you approach from, with its grassy summit measuring 13 metres across. The base spreads out to roughly 40 metres in diameter, creating the characteristic steep-sided profile typical of these earthwork castles. A few trees now dot the structure, adding to its picturesque quality.

What makes this motte particularly interesting is its well-preserved fosse, or defensive ditch, which can still be traced around much of the monument’s perimeter. The ditch is most visible running from the west-southwest through north to the east side of the mound, where it measures about 7 metres wide at the top and narrows to 2 metres at its base, with an external depth of just over a metre. This defensive feature would have made the already imposing mound even more difficult to assault during its active use.

The motte’s location appears to have been carefully chosen, positioned about 300 metres west-northwest of Girley’s medieval parish church. This proximity suggests the two structures may have formed part of a broader Norman settlement pattern in the area, with the motte serving as the military and administrative centre whilst the church catered to the spiritual needs of the community. Today, both monuments offer visitors a tangible connection to the medieval landscape of Meath.