- Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a large tidal island that lies 13 miles (20km) south of Berwick on Tweed, off the east coast of England in Northumbria. A Causeway connects the island to the mainland at low tide.
- It is the location of Lindisfarne Castle (1550 CE) and the Ruins of Lindisfarne Priory (Founded in 634 CE, rebuilt in 1093 CE and dissolved in 1536 CE).
Farne Islands
- The Farne Islands lie 7.5 miles (121km) to the southeast of Lindisfarne, opposite Bamburgh Castle, also in Northumbria.
History
- During the medieval period, Lindisfarne was a Christian centre of learning, along with Iona.
- In 634 CE Saint Aidan was requested by King Oswald of Northumbria, to come from Iona and found the priory of Lindisfarne. Later, Saint Cuthbert became the abbot of the monastery until he died c. 704 CE.
- In 793 CE, the first Viking Raid officially took place on the monastery of Lindisfarne, shocking the Christian world. However, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records the first Viking Landing at the Isle of Portland in 789 CE.
- In 1550 CE, Lindisfarne Castle was constructed.
Lindisfarne Gospels (715-720 CE)
- This is a highly detailed illuminated manuscript consisting of the Four Gospels.
- The work was completed between 715-720 CE under Eadfrith, the Bishop of Lindisfarne.
- It was originally encased in a leather treasure binding of gold, silver and jewels.
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