This roughly square enclosure measures approximately 29 metres north to south and 26 metres east to west, surrounded by substantial defensive features that speak to its medieval origins. The site is defined by an impressive earthen bank, nearly 4 metres wide and standing over a metre high on its interior side, which would have formed a formidable barrier in its heyday.

The defensive nature of the site becomes even clearer when examining its deep fosse, or ditch, which runs along the southern side. This substantial feature, over 3 metres wide and more than a metre deep, would have provided significant protection, though today it remains dry rather than waterlogged. Curiously, whilst a shallow fosse can be traced along the western side, the northern and eastern boundaries lack this defensive ditch entirely; a peculiarity that raises questions about the site’s original function and the natural defences the sloping terrain might have provided.

The interior of the enclosure, which slopes downwards towards the north, shows faint traces of what may be cultivation ridges, suggesting agricultural use at some point in its history. Whilst the straight sides of this earthwork give it an unusual geometric appearance that sets it apart from the more common circular ringforts found throughout Ireland, its hilltop location and defensive banks place it firmly within the tradition of medieval fortified sites. Whether it served as a moated homestead for Anglo-Norman settlers or represents a later adaptation of earlier defensive traditions, this Jordansquarter site offers a fascinating glimpse into the complex layers of medieval settlement in North Tipperary.