Rock Farm Limestone Quarry (West) - County:
- Cork
- Townland:
- Ballytrasna
- Status:
- Inactive
- Primary Rock Type:
- Limestone
- Start Date:
- early 1800s
- Owner/Operator(s):
- early 1800s-mid 1800s: Cantillon, John; 1860s-1900s: Cantillon, Denis
- GSI Geoheritage Site Code:
- CK078
Part of:
Notes:
The western Rock Farm Quarry was situated in the Little Island Formation. Stone raised from this quarry was massive, crinoidal, fine, light grey limestone. It was better quality, a lighter colour and easier to work than the limestone in the eastern quarry. Referred to by Seamus Murphy in his book Stone Mad who noted the names of various beds: Blasting rock, Glass-bed, Cockle bed and Grey bed. The Grey Bed was most favoured by monumental sculptors.References
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