Kilkenny Black Fossil is a distinguished limestone originating from the ancient seabeds of Ireland, renowned for its deep black colour and dramatic fossil inclusions. The stone typically presents a fine-grained texture where fossil fragments, such as crinoids and shells, stand out against the dark background, creating a unique organic pattern that adds historical depth to any interior or exterior design. Its durability and classic aesthetic make it ideal for flooring, wall cladding, fireplace surrounds, and vanity tops. Suitable finishes include honed, polished, and brushed, allowing flexibility for both contemporary and traditional settings. At Marmi di Carrara srl, we supply Kilkenny Black Fossil in raw blocks and finished slabs of 2 cm or 3 cm thickness, with custom cut-to-size options available. We provide high-resolution photos of actual slabs so you can verify the specific fossil distribution and colour variations before purchase, ensuring the material meets your exact architectural specifications.
Petrographic description
This is a dense limestone of Carboniferous age, quarried in County Kilkenny, Ireland. It is characterized by a dark grey to black matrix containing abundant fossilized marine invertebrate fragments, including crinoids and brachiopods.
Kilkenny Black Fossil is a Limestone quarried in Ireland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICIELS00064. Its dominant tone is black.
Like every limestone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, brushed, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: interior and exterior floors, façades, pool surrounds, garden design, carved elements.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Kilkenny Black Fossil suitable for outdoor use?
Limestone: suitable for façades and paving in temperate climates with a honed, brushed or bush-hammered finish. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Kilkenny Black Fossil per m²?
Indicative price from €70/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Kilkenny Black Fossil shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
