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Lindisfarne Priory

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One of the first outposts of Christianity in England. Founded by St. Aidan in the 7th century. The exquisite Lindisfarne Gospels, illuminated here about 698 AD, are now in the British Library. St. Cuthbert was bishop here, and when miracles were reported at his shrine in the 8th century, Lindisfarne became a centre of pilgrimage. The Vikings heard of the monastery's wealth, and sacked the place in 793. Eventually the monks fled Viking persecution, and it was not until the 12th century that the priory was re-established, and it is the ruins of that building that you can see today.
Holy Island, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England, TD15 2RX

About Lindisfarne Priory
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: Holy Island can only be reached at low tide across a causeway. Tide tables are posted at each end of the causeway and are printed in local newspapers.
Website: Lindisfarne Priory
Phone: 01289 389 200
English Heritage
Location map
OS NU126 419
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The highlight is simply the rich history of Lindisfarne, dating back to St Aidan.
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Nearest Attractions Lindisfarne Castle - 0.7 miles (Castle) Lindisfarne - 1 miles (Countryside) Bamburgh Castle - 5.3 miles (Castle) Farne Islands - 6.8 miles (Countryside) Berwick-upon-Tweed Barracks - 10.4 miles (Historic Property) Chillingham Castle - 10.7 miles (Castle) Preston Tower - 10.8 miles (Historic Property) Berwick Castle - 10.8 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Holy Island - 1 miles away Bamburgh - 5.3 miles away Seahouses - 8.4 miles away Spittal - 9 miles away Tweedmouth - 9.5 miles away Chillingham - 10.7 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 11.2 miles away Ford - 11.3 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Pintail - 5.4 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Bamburgh, Northumberland Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £300

Cuddy's Croft - 7.3 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Chatton, Northumberland Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £280

Homildon House - 7.3 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Chatton, Northumberland Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £360

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Nearest Hotels

Lindisfarne Inn & Country Pub - 4.5 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Berwick, Northumberland Stay from: £75.00

Waren House Hotel - 4.8 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Belford, Northumberland Stay from: £113.00

The Victoria Hotel - 5.5 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Bamburgh, Northumberland Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Manor House - 3.8 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland From: £70.00

Market Cross Guest House - 5 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Belford, Northumberland From: £40.00

Market Cross Guest House - 5 miles from Lindisfarne Priory Belford, Northumberland From: £60.00

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Adderstone
Adderstone Services
Adderstone Garage
Belford
Northumberland
England
NE70 7JU
Tel: 01668 213678
Fax: 01668 213111
Email: adderstone@hotmail.com
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