Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne

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Lindisfarne, also called Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England. It has a recorded history from the 6th century AD when it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. The island was originally home to a monastery, which was destroyed during the Viking invasions but re-established as a priory followin…  (read more)

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Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

14 Aug 2024

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Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

14 Aug 2024

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Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

14 Aug 2024

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Lindisfarne Priory

Lindisfarne Abbey was first founded by Saint Aidan in 634 AD. The abbey was eventually abandoned in the 9th century, as Viking raids became too threatening, though it was later rebuilt after the Norman Conquest and described as a (relatively smaller) priory.

14 Aug 2024

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Lindisfarne Priory

St Mary the Virgin parish church (originally built 635 AD and restored in 1860) in the distance.

14 Aug 2024

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Lindisfarne Village

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Rowan Tree

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