Farnaght Sandstone Quarry

Material Source Icon Farnaght Sandstone Quarry Heritage Site Icon Heritage Site(s)
County:
Leitrim
Townland:
Farnaght
Status:
Inactive
Primary Rock Type:
Sandstone
Start Date:
Owner/Operator(s):
1930s: Shanley, Bernard

Notes:

Located between Dromond and Drumsna, eastward of the road. Large blocks of calcareous sandstone were raised here but not extensively used due to difficulties in working the stone. (Kinahan, 1889, p.277)

References

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