Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire

MOONSOUND

Limited Edition Print *

Caldey Sound and Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A seventy second exposure of Caldey Island at night.
Caldey Sound separates Caldey Island from the mainland. The small island on the right is called St Margaret's Island. This is separated from the larger Caldey Island by 'Little Sound', which is just exposed in the image.
Caldey Island is known as one of Holy Islands of Britain, as traditions inherited from Celtic times are observed by the Cistercian monks of the island. The island’s population consists of 40 permanent residents and varying number of Cistercian monks, known as Trappists who migrated from Belgium and now practice farming to make a range of items including cheese, shortbread, perfumes and toiletries. Caldey Island is located 2.3 miles south of the town of Tenby and its history has been recorded for over 1500 years. Visitors are ferried to the small island in small boats not only to visit the sacred sanctuary but also view the rich wildlife.
Caldey Island, also spelled Caldy Island, is called Ynys B?r in the Welsh language, after an early abbot of the sixth century. Caldey Island's name is derived from the Viking keld eye, meaning "cold island".
Local history shows a Celtic monastery was first established on the island in the sixth century, and the island thrived during the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, a priory was established here by Benedictine monks, lasting until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. The current abbey was built in 1910 by Anglican Benedictine monks but financial problems beginning in 1925 led to the 1929 purchase of the property by Belgian Cistercians. It is considered to be the most complete example of the Arts and Crafts style in the country, and was largest project of John Coates Carter.

* This image is a Limited Edition Print of 500 for all prints larger than 12"x8".

Fine Art Print :

 
Item added to cart

Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire

MOONSOUND

Limited Edition Print *

Caldey Sound and Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire, Wales

A seventy second exposure of Caldey Island at night.
Caldey Sound separates Caldey Island from the mainland. The small island on the right is called St Margaret's Island. This is separated from the larger Caldey Island by 'Little Sound', which is just exposed in the image.
Caldey Island is known as one of Holy Islands of Britain, as traditions inherited from Celtic times are observed by the Cistercian monks of the island. The island’s population consists of 40 permanent residents and varying number of Cistercian monks, known as Trappists who migrated from Belgium and now practice farming to make a range of items including cheese, shortbread, perfumes and toiletries. Caldey Island is located 2.3 miles south of the town of Tenby and its history has been recorded for over 1500 years. Visitors are ferried to the small island in small boats not only to visit the sacred sanctuary but also view the rich wildlife.
Caldey Island, also spelled Caldy Island, is called Ynys B?r in the Welsh language, after an early abbot of the sixth century. Caldey Island's name is derived from the Viking keld eye, meaning "cold island".
Local history shows a Celtic monastery was first established on the island in the sixth century, and the island thrived during the Middle Ages. In the 12th century, a priory was established here by Benedictine monks, lasting until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. The current abbey was built in 1910 by Anglican Benedictine monks but financial problems beginning in 1925 led to the 1929 purchase of the property by Belgian Cistercians. It is considered to be the most complete example of the Arts and Crafts style in the country, and was largest project of John Coates Carter.

* This image is a Limited Edition Print of 500 for all prints larger than 12"x8".

Fine Art Print :

 
Item added to cart