This rectangular enclosure, measuring roughly 26 metres northeast to southwest and 27 metres northwest to southeast, represents a type of medieval settlement that once dotted the Irish landscape. Though it appeared clearly marked on the first Ordnance Survey map of 1843, by the time surveyors returned in 1952, the site had been largely levelled, leaving only subtle traces in the landscape.

Today, visitors to the site would need a keen eye to spot the remnants of this medieval enclosure. The most visible evidence comes from the lush grass that grows along the lines of the old fosse, or defensive ditch, which once ran around the perimeter. This three-metre-wide ditch can still be traced along the northwest side and at the northern and western corners, though the northeast side has become less distinct over time. The southeast boundary follows a different story; here, a hedgerow marks the old line, with a deep fosse still visible along its northwestern edge.

These moated sites were typically built between the 13th and 14th centuries, often by Anglo-Norman settlers or prosperous farming families who needed defensible homesteads. The rectangular shape and surrounding ditch would have originally enclosed a raised platform where a timber hall or tower house stood, along with various outbuildings. While Turtulla’s moated site may appear unremarkable to the casual observer, it represents an important piece of medieval settlement history in County Tipperary, offering a glimpse into how people lived and defended their homes during a turbulent period of Irish history.