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HWW Lindisfarne and its priory

HWW Lindisfarne and its priory
A view encompassing the old harbour and ancient priory of Lindisfarne. To the left on the hill is a new tourist observation tower that overlooks the castle behind and to the left of me. PiP
The Priory is one of the most important centres of early English Christianity. Irish monks settled here in AD 635 and it became a major saint’s cult celebrating its bishop, Cuthbert. The masterpiece now known as the Lindisfarne Gospels was created here in the early 8th century. The ruins now visible are those of a 12th-century priory, which claimed direct descent from the early monastery. See last photo.
More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory/History

Have a great day. Herb

Erhard Bernstein, Aschi "Freestone", Pics-UM, Reginhart and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo


18 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Beautiful vista.
Happy WW and enjoy the rest of the week
2 years ago.
 Mario Vargas
Mario Vargas club
great view, amazing ruins, HWW
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Mario Vargas club
Glad you enjoyed them Mario.

HWW, enjoy the week ahead. Herb
2 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
I have just been reading Ann Cleeves latest ‘Vera’ novel which is about an investigation of a suspicious death on the Island so I feel I have just visited. In truth I haven’t been this century so it’s great to see these photographs and read of recent changes,
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
Hi Colin, glad you liked this pair of photos from here. It was a great place to explore, even with so many tourist around.

Yes, there are many books depicting this Island and its history, both factually and fiction too. I recently saw a brand fiction book the other day with the castle on the cover. My wife Eileen has read many of Anne Cleeves books but not me.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 years ago.
 Xata
Xata club
High walls still standing, HWW Herb
2 years ago.
 Marije Aguillo
Marije Aguillo club
Desolada costa. Buena toma.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Marije Aguillo club
Thank you Marije.
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne
Lindisfarne has been on my list for a long time Herb, and these beautiful pictures make it still a favoured destination. I also use to like the band :-) Love the main shot especially.

HWW. Cheers, Rosa.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne
Good that it has re-kindled your ideas of a visit up here. Never really knew their music. Glad you liked the shots.

Regards. Herb
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
A great view of the Priory Herb long time since I have been there 2013 the observation tower wasn't there then. Hopeing to get up there this next year.
Best Gordon
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Glad you liked it Gordon. We never got the chance to visit the observation tower, walking instead to an illusive lighthouse which in practice was a mere beacon. Some great places to see on this coast.

Regards. Herb
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
It took me a moment to get my eye in and see where the old Priory is, as my eye was drawn mostly to the tower on the left. Once I spotted in (and checked out the PiPs) it's quite obvious, especially when viewed large.

Very well captured Herb.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
Glad you found the priory in the end. Great that you enjoyed the shots.

Regards. Herb
2 years ago.
 Malik Raoulda
Malik Raoulda club
Magnifique et admirablement rendue avec ces beaux détails bien répartis. Les Pips sont vraiment remarquables et bien rendus.
HWW. Herb.
2 years ago.
 Ulrich John
Ulrich John club
HWW and a nice evening, Herb !
2 years ago.
 Stephan Fey
Stephan Fey club
HWW, Herb! Fantastic ruin!
2 years ago.
 Reginhart
Reginhart club
As far as I know the monastry was destroyed by the vikings in the 9th century.... Most of the monks were killed. Lindisfarne was their first victim.
2 years ago.

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