Wicklow Granite Stone

North wicklow marble and granite ltd.

Wicklow granite stone.

We are fifth generation stonemasons with established roots tracing back to 1865. Your email address will not be published. An alternative stone was granite which was available locally in south dublin and north west wicklow but this could only be transported to dublin in blocks of up to a quarter ton on the blockwheel cart or irish carr which was the standard transport vehicle used in ireland until the early nineteenth century. Wicklow granite 10mm down 8 11mm 11 14mm stone wallbuilding wicklow granite is a silver grey stone with mica in it.

Wicklow granite architectural stone monuments headstones tiling wicklow granite paving seating fountains. Mcevoy sons ltd is a family owned operated stone mason business based in the quarries of ballyknockan in county wicklow an area famed for its natural supplies of granite. We first started quarrying wicklow granite in 1948 at granabeg near the village of hollywood county wicklow and we still operate the only active dimension wicklow granite stone quarry. The wicklow mountains are famous for granite rock which has been quarried for hundreds of years.

The earth s molten magma was forced up and cooled slowly beneath the metamorphic rock forming the granite. The slow cooling gives the wicklow granite its large crystalline appearance. Others lie dormant beneath the surface waiting their turn in the sun. Be the first to review wicklow granite cancel reply.

Chippings dust and wall building stone for use in reconstitution work and general decorative landscaping. There are no reviews yet. Available in 20mm and 100mm cobble. Nature presents many treasures as a tapestry in our green and beautiful wicklow landscape.

That s why north wicklow marble granite ltd has a track record that is second to none. Our highly skilled team of stone masons and fixers have the capacity to meet any challenge combining quality materials with traditional craftsmanship to complete every project on time within budget and to the highest possible standards. One such treasure is wicklow white sand interspersed with gems of wicklow granite pebble. The granite is processed to produce stone products ie.

Ryanstone welcomes enquiries from architectural designers at the concept stage of projects where we can assist you by practical interpretation of complex designs to ensure successful specification manufacture and delivery is ultimately achieved. Wicklow granite is a creamy white stone with black flecks throughout.