Ban Kruat Quarry

The sandstone quarry (Laeng Hin Tat) covers several acres. It is located near Khao Kloi and Khao Krachiao, adjacent to the Thai - Cambodian border, 7 km from Ban Kruat on the Ban Kruat-Lahan Sai Road. At the start of the walking track to explore the quarry, a monk is residing, well-known for his cycling activities. The location is also known as Wat Pa Hin Tat.

The stones were cut into rough blocks using various techniques. All the different stages are visible. Light incisions show where the stone was intended to be cut; at other places, all four vertical cuts have been made in preparation for cutting through at the base. Elsewhere, rows of vertical holes were a method of making deep vertical breaks by drilling.

Until today no analysis has been done to find out where the stones were used, but the blocks from this quarry were likely used to build Prasat Hin Phanom Rung, Prasat Hin Mueang Tam and other sanctuaries in Buri Ram.

Ayutthaya Historical Research