The site consists of a roughly square area, measuring about 4.2 metres north to south and 4.5 metres east to west, outlined by low earthen banks that have long since been claimed by grass and wildflowers. These sod-covered banks, standing just 30 centimetres high and about 1.4 metres wide, are composed of packed earth and stone; a common building technique used throughout rural Ireland for centuries.

The western side of the structure tells its own story of time and decay, with gaps in the bank suggesting this may have been where the original entrance stood. The preservation here is notably poorer than the other three sides, though whether this deterioration is due to regular foot traffic from ancient inhabitants or simply the ravages of Irish weather remains a mystery. Inside the defined area, the ground is remarkably flat, hinting at deliberate levelling work by whoever first established this modest homestead.

Whilst the exact age and purpose of this structure remain uncertain, such simple dwellings were common throughout Ireland’s history, serving as seasonal shelters for herders, temporary homes during times of conflict, or permanent residences for those working the surrounding land. The limestone bedrock that breaks through the pasture would have provided ready building material, whilst the field itself suggests this area has been used for grazing animals for generations, perhaps even dating back to when this humble structure was first inhabited.