Lindisfarne Castle was built in 1550, around the time that Lindisfarne Priory went out of use, and stones from the priory were used as building material. It is very small by the usual standards, and was more …

Mar 11, 2020 · Lindisfarne is a tidal island famous for a Christian monastery constructed in the 7th century. In 793 the Vikings sacked the monastery in an attack that stunned medieval Christians.

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As well as the wealth of history within its tidal walls, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne has an exciting array of wildlife to spot. Its island status protects tidal mudflats, salt marshes and dunes which together …

In 635AD Saint Aidan came from Iona and chose to found his monastery on the island of Lindisfarne. From here the Christian message flourished throughout the world.

Lindisfarne raid, Viking assault in 793 on the island of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) off the coast of what is now Northumberland. The monastery at Lindisfarne was the preeminent centre of Christianity in the …

Lindisfarne – also known as Holy Island – is one of the most important centres of early English Christianity. Irish monks settled here in AD 635 and the monastery became the centre of a major …

Lindisfarne is rich in history and epic scenery, and home to its very own distillery! Explore the top things to do during your visit to Holy Island.

Holy Island (Lindisfarne) is situated off the Northumberland coast in the north east of England, just a few miles south of the border with Scotland. The island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which …

Cut off by the tides, historic Lindisfarne—also known as Holy Island—is one of Northern England’s most extraordinary destinations. This tiny tidal island off the Northumberland coast offers a unique blend of …