Two probable hut sites, catalogued as DG089-018027 and DG089-018028, stand guard on either side of the entrance to an outer enclosure, suggesting they may have served as gatekeepers’ dwellings or defensive positions. The southern structure, which has been studied in particular detail, reveals a sub-rectangular footprint measuring 2 metres by 4.8 metres internally; a modest but practical living space for its time.

The walls of this southern hut site still stand up to half a metre high, with some interior courses along the south wall reaching 0.3 metres. These measurements, recorded by archaeologist Paul Walsh in 1983, provide valuable insights into the construction methods and scale of domestic architecture in this part of ancient Ireland. The careful stone construction has survived centuries of Irish weather, testament to the builders’ skill in selecting and placing the stones.

A photograph taken in July 1983 captures the wider context of the site, showing multiple house foundations scattered across the landscape. The image, taken looking eastward, frames house site DG089-018013 in the foreground whilst the two entrance structures sit in the background, helping visitors visualise how this small community might have been organised. These archaeological remains offer a tangible connection to the people who once called this windswept corner of Donegal home, their stone foundations marking out the rhythms of daily life in what was likely a close-knit rural settlement.