Carrickleck Sandstone Quarry

Material Source Icon Carrickleck Sandstone Quarry Heritage Site Icon Heritage Site(s)
County:
Meath
Townland:
Carrickleck
Status:
Active
Primary Rock Type:
Sandstone
Start Date:
Owner/Operator(s):
2000s: Roadstone
GSI Geoheritage Site Code:
MH025

Notes:

The Carrickleck quarry produced sandstone which was frequently used for dressed work in Drogheda, Co. Louth. Flagstones were also raised there; they cost at quarry 10d. per foot chisseled, 8d. punched.

References

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