Measuring roughly 41 metres square, this ancient site sits in a waterlogged valley just east of another medieval earthwork, creating an intriguing archaeological pairing in the landscape. The enclosure’s boundaries are defined by a shallow ditch, or fosse, about two metres wide; a defensive feature that would have once surrounded whatever structures stood within.

Today, the site presents a challenging puzzle for archaeologists and visitors alike. The pasture field where it lies is riddled with natural undulations and modern drainage ditches, making it difficult to distinguish between ancient earthworks and more recent agricultural modifications. A post and wire fence cuts through the middle of the enclosure, running north to south, whilst cattle continue to graze above these hidden remnants of medieval life.

The proximity to the neighbouring moated site at Killanafinch suggests this enclosure may have formed part of a larger medieval settlement complex. Moated sites were typically home to prosperous farming families during the 13th and 14th centuries, often Anglo-Norman settlers who brought new agricultural practices to Ireland. The waterlogged conditions that now obscure the site’s features may have actually helped preserve organic materials beneath the surface, potentially holding valuable information about daily life in medieval Tipperary.