Brockagh Sandstone

Material:
Sandstone
Category:
Siliciclastic, Sedimentary
Colour:
Yellow
Grain/Crystal Size:
Medium
Place of origin:
Westmeath, Ireland
Rock Unit Name:
Old Red Sandstone
Geological Age:
Devonian-Carboniferous
GSI Rock Unit Code:
ORS
Context of Use:
Used for squared rock-faced walling for church at Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath.
Related Material (same rock unit):
Dingle Beds, Kerry Red Sandstone, Kerry Yellow Sandstone

Notes:

A medium-grained pale purple to yellow coloured sandstone with pebbly horizons.

References

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