Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Lindisfarne

A look up to this imposing 16th-century castle from the shore. A good climb for those fit enough and it is possible to look around it too. It was much altered by Sir Edwin Lutyens in 1901. The island is accessible from the mainland at low tide by means of a causeway. PiP Have a good weekend

On the eastern coast of Lindisfarne (Holy Island) and walking north, we come across this interesting piece of art in the form of a bird sculpture. It is in fact part of the 5km ‘Willow Sculpture Trail’ created by 'Anna' and volunteers. I think this might be the Arctic Tern. Our own trail heads north towards the white pyramid beacon that we thought at this point was a lighthouse - we abandoned that goal some few hundred metres before we got there. More info: www.biteabout.co.uk/news/willow-sculpture-trail-on-lindisfarne Enjoy full size.

A trip to Lindisfarne (Holy island) is not complete without exploring the church of 'St Mary the Virgin' which sits opposite to the ancient priory. Here we see the alter area. The church itself is extremely old having been built between 1180-1300 which is even older than the ruined Norman priory. (PiP) Enjoy.

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

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 PiPs and last photo. More info: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/lindisfarne-priory/History

A view of the castle on Holy Island from the side of the old Abbey. You can see the trekking line of visitors just below the caste here. The little harbour is just to the right but a little tricky to get to from this point. PiP HBW, enjoy the day.

Another short break for us brings us to Northumberland and this very ancient and famous 'Holy Island', also called Lindisfarne. We are here walking to the impressive 16th century castle with many other tourist from all over the world. The castle was much altered in 1901 by Sir Edwin Lutyens. (In a way, a shame to break up such a scene with a modern bench like this but it fulfilled its purpose..) Have a great week.