Dark Hedges, Ballymoney coaster by Emily Ward, is hand pressed onto a FSC rated hardbacked coaster locally in her studio near Newcastle. The coaster has been produced from original art by Emily.
Emily's twisted beech trees look knarled and mysterious in her art of the Dark Hedges. Sunlight peeps through the canopy of the trees giving the leaves a warmimg glow.
Yellow, green and white raindrops of paint add the finishing touch to this atmospheric art canvas print.
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Dark Hedges Ballymoney
The Dark Hedges
is an avenue of mature beech trees which were planted around 1775 by James Stuart. The trees were intended to frame the avenue leading to his home, Gracehill House. The trees, originally around 150, line both sides of Bregagh Road, forming an imposing tunnel of trees that intertwine and entangle to create a spectacular fusion of light and shadow.
The Dark Hedges are situated in County Antrim in Northern Ireland between the villages of Armoy and Stranocum, around a 10-minute drive from Ballymoney
A tree preservation order was placed on the trees in 2004 to enable the preservation and maintenance of them. In 2009 the Dark Hedges Preservation Trust was formed. in 2016 there was only about 90 of the original 150 trees planted by the Stuart family.
Coaster
Made from original painting by Emily Ward
Size 90mm x 90mm x 4mm Rounded edges Heat Resistant Gloss Finish Made from Good Quality Hardwood
