What is recorded here

The townland name Taulaght is derived from the Old Irish tamhlaght – meaning burial ground. Lewis (1837, vol. 2, 150) followed by Hore (1901-11, vol. 2, 1510) records that in digging the foundations for the present Taulaght House, or Thorla House as it was probably pronounced, human bones were uncovered together with what was called a piscina, which might have been a stoup, a font or a bullaun stone. The piscina was moved to the Roman Catholic church of Saint Leonards, c. 1.2 km to the N, but it is not known there now where there is a mortar which is likely to be the item. Lewis postulates that there was a church called Midway here because it was situated about half way between Clonmines and Tintern, but there are no historical references to such a church. Taulaght House is situated just off the crest of a S-facing slope, and has been removed without trace. It is not certain if there was ever a church here. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 23 July, 2013

This remains an important historical record, but the official description says the monument is no longer visible or has been destroyed. The monument record does not grant public access. Check the route and ask the landowner before entering private land.