Ballysimon Limestone Quarry 
Heritage Site(s)
- County:
- Limerick
- Townland:
- Garryglass
- Status:
- Inactive
- Primary Rock Type:
- Limestone
- Start Date:
- pre 1840
- Owner/Operator(s):
- Staunton, Michael J.; 1858: Lord Limerick
Notes:
Established prior to 1840 and still in use by the late 1930s. A limestone and marble quarry of excellent quality was situated 2 1/2 miles from Limerick in Garryglass townland, 1km southeast of Ballysimon Bridge and 1km from Ballysimon village. The nearly horizontal beds varied from 7 inches to 6 feet in thickness. The premier bed was 12 inches thick. A marble works was located at Ballysimon Bridge (marked on OS Historic 6" map).References
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