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History |
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| The
story of Irish Blue Limestone… |
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…began
some 370 million years ago. At the floor of a shallow inlet
of the sea a rich coral-like fauna and prehistoric shellfisch
species thrived in the warm water close to the surrounding
landmasses. When they died, their skeletons broke down and
waves carried the fragments into the protected inshore area,
where some 320 million years later, they would form a unique
compact natural stone known as Irish Blue Limestone.
Irish Blue Limestone is not only one of the most compact
natural sedimentary stones, it has also quite unique aestethical
properties. Fossil fragments give this natural material
a distictive look while finely dispersed carbon in the stone
mass, renders a remarkable colour contrast depending on
the particular surface finish, from pale grey over dark
blue to shiny black. Irish Blue Limestone is perfectly suitable
for inside and outside use and known for its extreme durability.
Over the years it develops a natural patina adding to the
nobility and character of the material.
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| Erinstone®,
a guarantee for quality and authenticity |
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| Erinstone® is
a registered trade name under which authentic Irish Blue
Limestone, quarried at Holdensrath Quarry in Kilkenny and
James Walsh Quarry in Carlow is sold. The quarried stone
is selected to match the highest aesthetical standards (colour
variation, fossil content, white veins,…) and mechanical
properties (compressive strength, porosity, wear resistance,..).
Erinstone® is therefore a guarantee for a consistent
supply of quality Irish Blue Limestone. |
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| The
company |
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Erinstone® is
quarried and produced
by Stone Developments Ltd, Co. Carlow, Ireland. Quarries:
James Walsh Quarry,Old Leighlin,Carlow Ireland,
Holdensrath Quarry, Kilkenny.Production facilities:
Carlow - Ireland, Kilkenny - Ireland,
Basècles - Belgium, Hemiksem – Belgium. |
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Visits |
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Guided
visits to our quarries
are possible. If you are interested
in discovering the extraordinary place
where Erinstone® finds its origin,
you can contact us through
the contact form. |
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Contact |
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