Woodend Granite Quarry

Material Source Icon Woodend Granite Quarry Heritage Site Icon Heritage Site(s)
County:
Wicklow
Townland:
Oldcourt
Status:
Inactive
Primary Rock Type:
Granite
Start Date:
1740ca.
Owner/Operator(s):
Leeson, Joseph; 1766: Ravell, Jonathan; 1771: Tassie, William

Part of:

Wicklow Granite Quarries

Notes:

A series of small hillside quarries situated on Woodend Hill 3 km east of Blessington

References

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