Clara Marble Quarry

Material Source Icon Clara Marble Quarry
County:
Kilkenny
Townland:
Clarabricken
Status:
Inactive
Primary Rock Type:
Limestone
Start Date:
1903ca.
Owner/Operator(s):
1903-1905: Colles family; 1903-1905: Kilkenny Marble Works Co.; 1903-1905: Colles, Richard

Part of:

Kilkenny Grey Marble Quarries

Notes:

The Clara quarry, which Colles briefly operated between 1903 and 1905, was located on Thomas Brennan’s land, just north of the ruins of Clarabricken Castle. It produced Kilkenny Grey Marble and grey limestone for building purposes.

References

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