Rosbrien and Gough's Quarries

Material Source Icon Rosbrien and Gough's Quarries Heritage Site Icon Heritage Site(s)
County:
Limerick
Townland:
Ballinacurra (Weston)
Status:
Inactive
Primary Rock Type:
Limestone
Start Date:
mid 1800s to mid 1900s
Owner/Operator(s):
1886: Gough, Thomas; 1912-1928: Gough, Michael

Part of:

Limerick Black Marble Quarries

Notes:

Rosbrien and Gough's Limestone Quarries were located on both sides of Rosbrien Road, stretching from behind the present ESB depot to Gough's Park on Childers Road and on both sides of Punch's Cross. These sites were worked from the mid-nineteenth century until the early twentieth century.

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