Lighthouse, Skellig Rock

Heritage Site Icon Lighthouse, Skellig Rock Material Source Icon Material Source(s)
County:
Kerry
Townland:
Skellig Rock Great
Coordinates:
51.7687, -10.5417
Date:
1821-1826
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Notes:

Granite from Boherduff, Newtown Co. Carlow. Inscription stating this cut into wall surrounding lighthouse (http://www.bagenalstownparish.ie/our-parish/parish-history/newtown-history/). The granite was transported from the quarry to stone yards in Bagenalstown where it was dressed (Conry, 2006, pp. 90-91) and then transported to Skellig Rock. Valentia Slate used for face the old lighthouse (Aidan Forde, pers. comm., 7 May 2020) and for copings on the walls (Peter Cox, pers. comm. 7 May 2020).

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