This rectangular enclosure measures approximately 45 metres from north-northeast to south-southwest and 43 metres from west-northwest to east-southeast, surrounded by what appear to be substantial ditches or moats about 3 metres wide. The southern side differs from the others, showing evidence of a narrower drainage channel rather than the full moat seen elsewhere around the perimeter.

The site sits on relatively flat ground, making it an ideal location for such a defensive structure. What makes this discovery particularly intriguing is its integration with the surrounding landscape; the enclosure forms part of a larger drainage system that aligns perfectly with its boundaries, suggesting careful medieval planning and water management. These moated sites, common throughout Ireland during the Anglo-Norman period, typically served as fortified farmsteads for wealthy landowners, combining practical agricultural needs with defensive capabilities.

First spotted by Faith Bailey and later documented by Michael Moore in November 2019, the site is best viewed through Google Earth imagery from July 2018, where the cropmarks stand out most clearly. These marks appear during dry conditions when crops grow differently above buried archaeological features, revealing secrets hidden beneath centuries of agricultural use. While the physical structures have long since vanished, their foundations continue to affect soil moisture and crop growth, creating these telltale patterns that connect us to Wexford’s medieval past.