Marlinspike Garden Spike Light IP64 - Raw Brass

The Marlinspike is a compact garden spike light in solid brass with a Raw Brass finish. It has a short cylindrical head on a yoke bracket, set above a tapering brass spike that pushes into the soil. The head tilts on its bracket, so you can aim the beam up into a shrub, along a path or across a wall. It measures 6cm in diameter and weighs 0.83KG, small enough to tuck into a border yet with real heft in the hand. Its IP64 rating means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it lives outdoors in British weather all year round.

Use it to pick out the things you want noticed after dark: a specimen plant, the edge of a path, a piece of garden architecture or the texture of a brick or stone wall. The maker says it is designed for plants, pathways and architectural features. Its small size suits close work, such as lighting a single acer or a clump of grasses from a short distance. The look is quietly nautical. Its name comes from the pointed tool sailors use to work rope, and the maker says the maritime influence shows in the range's materials, designs and names. Raw brass sits comfortably beside timber decking, gravel and planting.

The maker says it is solid brass throughout, the spike included, and describes it as built for permanent outdoor use, with replaceable components. Brass exposed to the weather darkens and mellows over time, so the bright gold of a new light slowly settles into a softer, deeper tone. The cable enters through the base, so nothing trails from the head itself. It takes one GU10 lamp, which is not included, so you can choose the lamp that suits the mood you want. As a mains light it is installed by a qualified electrician, so decide where each spike will stand before the electrician arrives.

Installation Instructions (PDF)

Can the Marlinspike spike light stay outdoors all year?

Yes. It is rated IP64, which means it is dust-tight and protected from splashing water, so it can stay out in British weather through every season. The maker describes it as built for permanent outdoor use.

Which bulb does this garden spike light take?

It takes one GU10 lamp, and the lamp is not included, so you can choose the GU10 lamp that suits your planting and the mood you want in the garden.

How big is the Marlinspike?

It is 6cm in diameter and weighs 0.83KG. The maker gives the body as 146mm long and the spike as 210mm long.

Can the head be angled?

Yes. The cylindrical head sits on a yoke bracket and tilts, so you can aim the light up into a plant, along a path or onto a wall.

Will the raw brass finish change colour outside?

Yes. Brass exposed to the weather darkens and mellows over time, so the bright gold of a new light gradually settles into a softer, deeper tone that sits well among planting.

Where does the cable enter the light?

The cable enters through the base of the light, so nothing trails from the head and the tilting head stays clear when you angle it.