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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


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 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
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.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
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.
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club has replied
Glad you found the priory in the end. Great that you enjoyed the shots.

Regards. 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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