The site consists of a raised platform measuring 26 metres north to south and 29 metres east to west, surrounded by a broad, waterlogged ditch that would have once provided protection for whatever structure stood within. The outer fosse, with its flat bottom spanning 4 metres at the base and 5 metres at the top, remains clearly visible despite being intersected on the western side by a stream flowing northwest to southeast.

Today, the interior of the moated site is overgrown with whitethorn trees, some of which have toppled over, their exposed roots disturbing the archaeological layers beneath. The rectangular area is defined by a half-metre high scarp that marks the edge of the original platform. Just 150 metres to the north lies another levelled moated site, suggesting this area was once home to multiple defensive structures, possibly part of a larger medieval settlement or estate.

From this vantage point in the reclaimed grassland, visitors can see for considerable distances in all directions, including a tower house approximately 500 metres to the southeast. This strategic positioning, common to many medieval sites, would have allowed early warning of approaching visitors or threats. The waterlogged conditions that have preserved the ditch’s profile also hint at why this particular spot was chosen; the naturally wet ground would have made the defensive moat easier to maintain and harder for attackers to cross.