The monument appears as a small, steep-sided circular mound, rising three to four metres high with a notably flat summit. When it was first properly surveyed in 1980, investigators found the entire structure overgrown with such dense vegetation that a thorough examination proved impossible, though they could determine its rough dimensions: about 15 metres from northeast to southwest and 14 metres from northwest to southeast.

The earthwork’s true purpose remains a mystery, though its appearance on the revised 1910 Ordnance Survey map confirms it has been a feature of the landscape for well over a century. Some archaeologists suggest it might be a small motte; a type of Norman fortification consisting of a raised earth mound topped with a wooden or stone keep, whilst others propose it could be an ancient burial mound. The absence of any clear external fosse, or defensive ditch, around the base makes classification particularly challenging, as these features typically accompany motte castles.

Today, the monument sits about 20 metres southwest of an old townland boundary, with a field fence running along its northwestern base. Modern aerial photography shows the earthwork still crowned with trees, maintaining its mysterious presence in the Westmeath countryside. Until the vegetation can be cleared and proper archaeological investigation undertaken, this intriguing mound will continue to guard its secrets, whether they be medieval fortifications or something far older.