Old Leighlin Limestone Quarry

Material Source Icon Old Leighlin Limestone Quarry Heritage Site Icon Heritage Site(s)
County:
Carlow
Townland:
Bannagagole
Status:
Active
Primary Rock Type:
Limestone
Start Date:
Owner/Operator(s):
Stone Developments; present: Brachot; present: Kilkenny Limestone Ltd.

Part of:

Kilkenny Grey Marble Quarries

Notes:

Produces about 21,000 cubic metres of stone a year. The stone which is either pure or fossiliferous, with corals and large brachiopods, is marketed as 'Irish Blue Limestone' or 'Kilkenny Blue Limestone' and much is exported to continental Europe.

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