This archaeological site consists of two adjoining stone structures that have weathered centuries in this relatively flat valley setting, though today they’re somewhat concealed beneath a thick covering of bracken. The buildings, documented by Dr Eugene Costello in his research from 2016 and 2020, represent the kind of modest dwellings that once dotted the Irish landscape.

The western structure is the larger of the two, measuring roughly 5.7 metres by 3.65 metres externally, with a rectangular layout oriented northwest to southeast. Its walls, built from rubble and standing about 40 centimetres high with a width of 65 centimetres, create an interior space of approximately 4.1 by 2.4 metres. Two entrances provide access; one in the southwest corner faces down the valley, whilst another opens at the northeast end. Interestingly, there’s no connecting doorway between this building and its eastern neighbour, suggesting they served distinct purposes despite their proximity.

The eastern structure presents a more compact, square footprint at 4.2 by 4.4 metres externally, with an interior measuring 3.4 by 2.9 metres. Its construction incorporates not just stone rubble but also peaty material, and it features what appears to be an entrance on its far eastern side. Supporting both structures along the stream bank is a particularly well-crafted coursed stone wall that acts as a buttress, protecting the site from erosion. Whilst the western building was likely a roofed dwelling where people lived and slept, the eastern structure may have served as additional living space or perhaps functioned as an adjoining shed for storage or livestock.