The site measures approximately 49 metres east to west and 36 metres north to south, defined by the weathered remains of earthen banks and scarps that once formed its defensive perimeter. The southern boundary consists of a levelled scarp about 56 metres long, whilst the eastern side features remnants of a bank that originally stood 4.5 metres wide at its top, with an overall width of 10 metres. The northern and western boundaries are less well preserved, with the northern scarp measuring 46 metres long and the western bank being barely traceable alongside a deep drain and field boundary.

What makes this site particularly interesting is its defensive fosse, or ditch, which remains visible along the eastern and southern sides. This feature has a basal width of 1.75 metres and an overall width of 6.35 metres, though time has reduced its depth to just 0.25 metres. A gap measuring 6 metres wide at the eastern end of the southern side likely served as an entrance to the enclosure and has been incorporated into the modern field system. The fort’s strategic placement becomes clearer when considering its neighbours; two moated sites lie nearby, one 32 metres to the south and another 96 metres to the east, suggesting this area held considerable importance in medieval times.

Today, the monument exists quietly within working farmland, its ancient earthworks softened by centuries of weather and grazing livestock. Despite its worn appearance, the site represents a significant piece of Ireland’s medieval landscape, offering insights into how communities once organised their settlements and defended their territories. The preservation of these earthworks, even in their degraded state, allows us to trace the footprint of a fortification that once stood as an imposing presence on this Tipperary hillside.