Sandstone

Description

Sample of sandstone removed from the Laigh Milton Viaduct on the Kilmarnock & Troon Railway. It was probably quarried in 1809 from the Third Part Quarry one mile east of the viaduct. The sample shows fissuring which was susceptible to weather damage which was the main cause of the generally poor state of the viaduct.

For an article on the viaduct and its restoration see http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=1243.

For a detailed paper on the viaduct and its restoration see here.

Additional information

Acquisition Number	1997/012
Item Type	Sandstone
Short Description	Sandstone
Manufactured by	Naturally occurring
Date of Manufacture	Quarried c. 1809
Sub-items	None
Supporting Items	None
Makers Number	None
Marks	None
Dimensions (mm)	330 x 180 x 125 (approx)
Donor	Laigh Milton Viaduct Conservation Project
Date Donated	December 1977
Materials	Sandstone
Condition	Good
Display Location	Museum Area. Case 6: Upper Shelf.

Visiting the Museum

The museum is currently open to the public between the hours of 08.00 and 18.00 on Mon – Fri. Members of the public are welcome to visit independently. Items on display are located in and around the William Arrol Building.There is an online guide which can be opened as a flip book or downloaded as a PDF. Paper copies of the guide are available in the William Arrol Building at the east end of Level 1.

If anyone would like a guided tour please email icescotmuseum@virginmedia.com with a request – we are always happy to help.

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