Caldey Island, Pembrokeshire off Tenby - monks picking gorse - postcard 1985 pmk

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• Picture / Image:  Caldey Island off Tenby, Wales
• Publisher: Colourmaster Ltd (R798)
• Postally used: yes
• Stamp:  17p Royal Mail anniversary
• Postmark(s): Tenby 1985
• Sent to:  Burnham on Sea, Somerset
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Caldey Island (Welsh:Ynys Bŷr) is a small island 0.6 miles (1 km) off the coast near Tenby in Pembrokeshire, Wales.[2] With a recorded history going back over 1,500 years, it is one of the holy islands of Britain. A number of traditions inherited from Celtic times are observed by the Cistercian monks of Caldey Abbey, the owners of the island.[3]

The island's population consists of about 40 permanent residents and a varying number of Cistercian monks,[4] known as Trappists. The monks' predecessors migrated there from Belgium in the early 20th century, taking over from Anglican Benedictines who had bought the island in 1906 and built the extant monastery and abbey but later got into financial difficulties.[5] Today, the monks of Caldey Abbey rely on tourism and making perfumes and chocolate.

The usual access to the island is by small boat from Tenby, 2 1⁄2 miles (4 km) to the north. In the spring and summer, visitors are ferried to Caldey, not only to visit the sacred sanctuary but also to view the island's rich wildlife.[6] Following a rat eradication programme, red squirrels were introduced in 2016. Alongside rare breed sheep and cattle, the island has a diverse bird and plant life.

Caldey Island is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) in width at its widest. It has an area of 538 acres (2.18 km2) and its highest elevation is 197 feet (60 m). The island lies in Carmarthen Bay on the northern side of the Bristol Channel in the county of Pembrokeshire, a little over 2.5 miles (4 km) south of Tenby on the mainland of southwest Wales.[5][18] It is separated from the mainland by Caldey Sound. A ferry service from Tenby goes to Caldey Island in the spring and summer months when the weather allows.[14] Boats depart every half hour from the harbour at high tide, while at low tide they depart from Castle Beach.[19]

Caldey Island consists of two islands which are separated at high tide: Caldey Island and Little Caldey Island. Little Caldey Island is also known as St Margaret's Island or St Margaret's Isle, and lies off the north-western point of Caldey Island. It acquired its name in the 17th century,[21] and is known for its seals and bird sanctuary.[5]

The island is mostly used for grazing.[citation needed]