According to tradition passed down through generations, this fortification was completely levelled around the beginning of the 20th century, leaving behind no visible traces on what is now poor pasture land halfway up the hillside. The site, known locally as An Bhráid Uachtarach, represents one of many lost archaeological features that dot the Irish countryside; structures that existed within living memory but have since vanished from the physical landscape.

The absence of any remaining earthworks or stone foundations makes it impossible to determine what type of enclosure once stood here, whether it was an ancient ringfort dating back centuries or a more recent defensive structure. Such complete erasure of archaeological features was not uncommon in Ireland during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when agricultural improvements and land clearance often took precedence over preserving historical sites. The fort's position midway up a south facing slope would have offered strategic advantages, providing clear views across the valley whilst remaining sheltered from the harsh Atlantic winds that sweep through this part of Donegal.

This tantalising fragment of local history was documented as part of the Archaeological Survey of County Donegal, a comprehensive catalogue compiled in 1983 that attempted to record the county's field antiquities from the Mesolithic period through to the 17th century. While the physical fort may be lost forever, its memory endures in the oral traditions of the area, serving as a reminder of how much of Ireland's archaeological heritage exists only in the stories and place names preserved by local communities.