The site consists of a raised platform measuring approximately 31 metres north to south and 25 metres east to west, surrounded by an earthen bank that still stands impressively despite centuries of neglect. The interior bank rises about half a metre, whilst the exterior reaches nearly a metre in height, creating a distinctive defensive profile that would have been even more formidable when first constructed.

Today, nature has thoroughly reclaimed this ancient fortification. Dense briars and bushes have completely overtaken the earthen banks, creating an almost impenetrable barrier of vegetation that mirrors, in its own way, the defensive purpose the site once served. The interior of the enclosure slopes gently towards the south and is now covered in tall meadow grass, creating a tranquil pastoral scene that belies the site’s historical significance.

Moated sites like this one at Garroose are fascinating remnants of Anglo-Norman settlement patterns in Ireland, typically dating from the 13th to 14th centuries. These earthworks served as fortified farmsteads for colonists who needed defensible positions in what was often contested territory. The rectangular shape and substantial earthen banks are characteristic features of these sites, which would have originally included timber buildings within the enclosure and possibly a water-filled moat around the perimeter, though any evidence of water defences has long since dried up in this level pasture setting.