Material Source Details

Graiguenaspidogue Granite Quarry

Heritage Site(s)

County:: Carlow
Townland:: Leagh/Ballybeg
Status:: Inactive
Primary Rock Type:: Granite
Start Date:
Owner/Operator(s):: 1790-1852: Bruen, Henry

Part of:

Notes:

The only quarry in Carlow that was "sunk to any depth" (Conry 2006). Described as medium-grained, grey, reasonably hard with few defects. Open to first supply stone for Bruen's house Oak Park (now Teagsc reserach centre).

Granite exterior wall, Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow

Granite detail, Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow

Doorway, Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow

Granite column, Cathedral of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Carlow

Graiguenaspidogue Granite, Carlow Fence at Bagnelstown Railway Bridge South

References

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