Measuring roughly 42 metres east to west and 37.5 metres north to south, this ancient structure is defined by the remnants of a stone wall, now reduced to a low, grass-covered bank about 30 centimetres high. The site occupies an advantageous position in the undulating landscape; to the north, the ground drops away in a series of limestone terraces before opening onto flat, wet ground that extends towards a river some 200 metres away. A spring well, located about 90 metres to the north, would have provided a reliable water source for whoever once inhabited this spot.

The enclosure’s interior tells a story written in stone and earth. East to west seams of karst break through the surface, creating natural terraces that step down from a raised rocky outcrop at the southern end towards the centre. These geological features would have presented both challenges and opportunities to the site’s ancient occupants, perhaps providing natural divisions for different activities or shelter from the elements. The northern wall cleverly incorporates the natural rocky scarp, which rises about two metres high, essentially allowing the builders to use the landscape itself as part of their defensive structure. At the southeastern and southwestern edges, the enclosure wall has been incorporated into later field boundaries, showing how subsequent generations adapted and reused these ancient remains.

This isn’t an isolated monument; it’s part of a wider archaeological landscape that hints at a once-thriving community. Just 22 metres to the west lies another enclosure, whilst 25 metres to the southwest there’s a possible third enclosure. Most intriguingly, about 80 metres to the north, archaeologists have identified the remains of a house, a souterrain (an underground passage typical of early medieval Ireland), and yet another enclosure. A curious D-shaped feature, outlined by moss-covered stones and measuring about 4.5 metres across, abuts the eastern exterior wall, though its purpose remains a mystery. Together, these structures paint a picture of a small but significant settlement, strategically positioned to take advantage of natural defences, water sources, and the protective limestone terraces of the Donegal landscape.