Wicklow Granite Stone

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Wicklow granite stone.

The earth s molten magma was forced up and cooled slowly beneath the metamorphic rock forming the granite. Others lie dormant beneath the surface waiting their turn in the sun. Wicklow granite is a creamy white stone with black flecks throughout. 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.

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. Wicklow granite architectural stone monuments headstones tiling wicklow granite paving seating fountains. 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. Chippings dust and wall building stone for use in reconstitution work and general decorative landscaping.

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. That s why north wicklow marble granite ltd has a track record that is second to none. Nature presents many treasures as a tapestry in our green and beautiful wicklow landscape. Ryanstone is renowned for the excellence of its products and the professionalism of its project teams.

The slow cooling gives the wicklow granite its large crystalline appearance. We are fifth generation stonemasons with established roots tracing back to 1865. North wicklow marble and granite ltd. Available in 20mm and 100mm cobble.

Be the first to review wicklow granite cancel reply. Your email address will not be published. Wicklow granite 10mm down 8 11mm 11 14mm stone wallbuilding wicklow granite is a silver grey stone with mica in it. Ryanstone is a leading producer and supplier of high quality granite monuments hard landscape materials building stone garden conservatory furniture fountains and ornaments to the uk ireland and the usa.

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