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Lindisfarne Priory

Holy Island, Northumberland

The holy island where the Viking Age began.

St Aidan founded a monastery on Holy Island in 635, and it became the home of St Cuthbert and the beautiful Lindisfarne Gospels. In 793 Viking raiders landed, killed monks and carried off treasures.

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When
Founded 635, raided 793
Where
55.6690, -1.8010
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage. The island is cut off at high tide, so check the crossing times.

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