Granite from Kirkmabreck Quarry

An example of granite from Kirkmabreck Quarry, Creetown, Wigtownshire.  This quarry was opened in 1830 and by 1834 450 workers were employed.  Transportation by sea was easy and the granite was shipped to the Mersey Docks, Liverpool.  The granite was used to build docks and harbours, monuments, pavements as well as more day to day commodities such as railway ballast, heavy rollers for use in industry and curling stones.   A black and white large crystalled example of granite.  One side is polished.