Raheenliegh Granite

Example of the stone type

Material:: Granite
Category:: Plutonic, Igneous
Alternative name(s):: Carlow Granite
Colour:: Grey
Grain/Crystal Size:: Coarse
Place of origin:: Carlow, Ireland
Rock Unit Name:: Type 2 Equigranular Granite (Tullow Pluton)
Geological Age:: Caledonian
GSI Rock Unit Code:: Tw2e

Part of:

Leinster Granite

Related Material (same rock unit):: Boherduff Granite, Graiguenaspiddogue Granite, Kilcloney Granite, Tullow Type 2 Equigranular Granite

Notes:

Coarse grey granite

Exterior door plinth of Raheenliegh Granite, Adelaide Memorial Church, Myshall, Carlow.

Exterior, detail of Raheenliegh Granite, Adelaide Memorial Church, Myshall, Carlow

Exterior, detail of Raheenliegh Granite, Adelaide Memorial Church, Myshall, Carlow

References

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