This rectangular earthwork, measuring approximately 28 metres north to south and 26 metres east to west, is defined by substantial earthen banks and an external fosse, or defensive ditch. The banks, which are rounded at the corners, vary in height depending on the natural slope of the land; they stand lower on the western downslope side at about 0.6 metres internally, whilst on the eastern upslope side they rise to an impressive 1.05 metres internally and 1.8 metres externally. The surrounding fosse adds another layer of defence, measuring 5.6 metres wide and roughly a metre deep, though it’s only visible from the southwest around to the northeast.

The interior of the site reveals interesting features that hint at its former use. A raised platform occupies the western, upslope portion of the enclosure, measuring 14 metres by 11 metres and separated from the lower eastern area by a substantial scarp that’s 7.5 metres wide and 1.6 metres high. This division of space suggests different functional areas within the site, perhaps separating living quarters from service areas or agricultural spaces. What appears to be the original entrance was identified during a 1987 inspection at the east-southeast corner, complete with a 5-metre-wide causeway crossing the fosse, though time has also created breaches in the bank at the northwest and southwest corners.

The site’s medieval context becomes clearer when considering its surroundings; a medieval church and graveyard stand just 300 metres to the east-southeast, suggesting this moated site was part of a larger medieval landscape. Today, modern development encroaches on the ancient earthwork, with the N76 Clonmel to Kilkenny road running just 35 metres to the west and field boundaries to the east having been removed. Despite these changes, the site remains a remarkably intact example of medieval defensive architecture, offering visitors a tangible connection to Ireland’s Anglo-Norman past when such moated sites served as fortified homesteads for colonising families.