Known locally as a cashel, this circular stone fortification measures 22 metres across its interior and occupies a commanding position amongst rough grazing land and rocky outcrops. The structure consists of a collapsed stone wall that once formed the main defensive perimeter, with portions of the original wall facing still visible amongst the rubble. In certain sections, the wall’s original width of 3 metres can be clearly discerned, giving visitors a sense of the substantial construction techniques employed by its builders.

The site reveals intriguing architectural complexity beyond its main wall. Between 6 and 9 metres from the primary fortification, a second line of stones suggests either an outer defensive wall or a revetment structure. On the northern side, this outer wall, standing between half a metre to a metre in height, appears to support an artificially raised and levelled platform that extends towards the inner wall; evidence of sophisticated earthworks that would have enhanced the fort’s defensive capabilities. A gap on the eastern side may mark the original entrance, though centuries of collapse and stone robbing have altered much of the site’s appearance.

Modern interventions have left their mark on this ancient structure, with field walls constructed atop the collapsed sections at the southeast and northwest corners. The southwestern area shows evidence of recent circular clearings cut through the collapse, whilst the interior contains substantial amounts of fallen stonework. Despite these alterations, the cashel remains an evocative reminder of the strategic importance of this coastal location, where ancient inhabitants could monitor maritime traffic and defend against potential threats arriving from the sea.