Dalkey Island Bracelet

This piece is a delicate and timeless piece that portrays the subtlety of the Island itself. It is a uniquely handcrafted bracelet inspired by the rich history and mystic atmosphere that Dalkey Island Possesses.

The first thing you'll notice when you look across at the island is the dominating Martello Tower on its summit, one of many built along the north and south coasts of Dublin in the early 1800's to aid the British defend their second capital from the threat of a Napoleonic invasion, which never came in the end. On the most southerly end of the island are the remains of the battery (fort) which would have been part of the island's defenses. The tower and battery were constructed in 1804.


The island itself has produced remains and artifacts which date human occupation back as early as 4500bc, these are currently kept in the National Museum in Dublin, but there are still the remains of 7th century church, named after St. Begnet, the local saint, and a 'Holy Well' said to cure rheumatism. The church itself was modified by the solders building the defenses in 1804 when they added windows and a fireplace to it in order to utilize the structure as accommodation during the construction period. There are also the remains of an Iron Age fort at the north of the island, but only the ditch is noticeable if you know where to look. There have also been suggestions that the island was a trading center during Roman and Viking times.