No visible traces remain above ground today of what was once a single-ringed structure, leaving archaeologists and historians to piece together its story from fragmentary evidence and local accounts. The site sits surrounded by marshy, poor quality land; a reminder of how our ancestors often chose elevated, well-drained spots for their settlements and ceremonial spaces.

The exact nature of this lost monument at Ailt An Tsneachta remains something of a mystery. Local reports offer conflicting accounts about whether the enclosure was constructed from earth or stone, and without excavation, the truth may never be fully known. Such enclosures, common throughout Ireland, typically date from the Iron Age through to the early medieval period and served various purposes; from defended farmsteads to ceremonial gathering places, or boundaries marking sacred or significant spaces.

This elusive site was documented as part of the comprehensive Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, compiled by Brian Lacey and his team in 1983. The survey catalogued field antiquities spanning from the Mesolithic period right through to the 17th century, creating an invaluable record of Donegal's rich archaeological heritage. Whilst the Ailt An Tsneachta enclosure may have disappeared from view, its inclusion in this survey ensures that its memory, however fragmentary, remains part of the county's historical narrative.