Made from locally felled spalted beech from the Castlewellan area, this board shows the dramatic dark lines and gentle colour shifts that spalting creates. Beech is usually a calm, even‑grained hardwood, but when spalting develops it transforms the wood into something far more expressive. The markings drift through the grain like ink lines, giving each board its own unique pattern and character.
The timber comes from the mixed hardwood woodlands around Castlewellan, a region known for its long forest history and steady, slow‑grown trees. The cool, damp climate often encourages the subtle spalting that makes pieces like this so distinctive. It’s a board that carries both the character of the wood and the landscape it grew in.
Finished with a food‑safe natural oil, this board works beautifully for serving, display, or simply adding a distinctive touch of handcrafted Irish timber to your home. The spalting gives it a natural individuality that stands out without being overpowering.
