This rectangular earthwork, measuring 35 metres from west-northwest to east-southeast and 32 metres from north-northeast to south-southwest, rises above the surrounding landscape, defined by steep scarps that mark its original defensive boundaries. The site is encircled by a wide external fosse, or defensive ditch, with an additional outer fosse visible on the eastern side, whilst a stream provides natural protection along the western edge.

The absence of any visible entrance adds to the site’s enigmatic character, suggesting either careful concealment of the original access point or its loss to centuries of erosion and agricultural activity. Moated sites like this one were typically constructed during the Anglo-Norman period, serving as fortified homesteads for colonising families who needed protection in what was often hostile territory. The combination of water-filled ditches and raised earthworks would have created formidable obstacles for any would-be attackers, whilst also demonstrating the status and resources of the inhabitants.

Today, this unassuming earthwork offers a tangible connection to medieval Ireland, when such defensive structures dotted the landscape, particularly in the fertile lands of Meath. Though it may appear as little more than raised ground and old ditches to the casual observer, the site represents centuries of history; from its construction as a defensive stronghold to its eventual abandonment and transformation into a archaeological curiosity that continues to intrigue historians and visitors alike.