The site sits roughly 300 metres east of the Urrin River, occupying an almost circular area that measures approximately 47 metres from north to south and 40 metres from east to west. What makes this location particularly notable is its substantial defensive moat, which once provided protection for whatever structure stood at its centre.

The moat itself is an impressive feat of medieval engineering, featuring a flat bottom and running in an arc from the south-southwest through north to east. At its western section, the moat spans nine metres across at the top, with an internal depth of two metres and an external depth of 1.4 metres. Along the northern and eastern portions, a field bank was constructed on the moat’s inner edge, adding an extra layer of defence. However, time and human activity have altered the site significantly; the section running from east to south-southwest has been filled in and incorporated into a farmyard.

This transformation of the landscape reflects the site’s evolving role through the centuries. Where medieval defenders once relied on the moat for protection, later inhabitants built the old Duffry Hall directly on the site, adapting the ancient earthworks to suit their needs. Today, the moated site stands as a testament to the layered history of rural Ireland, where medieval fortifications blend seamlessly with later agricultural developments, creating a palimpsest of human occupation that spans centuries.