Lindisfarne

The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is situated off the Northumberland coast. For most of the eighth century, the monastery thrived as a centre of culture, producing the famed Lindisfarne Gospels. In AD 793, the monastic community of Lindisfarne Priory suffered a surprise Viking raid. Read more about the history of the island here

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High heaven: Lindisfarne Castle rises above the beach. It's a steep climb to the castle entrance. (Photo by Alamy)

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Image of the Lindisfarne Stone from Holy Island, Northumbria. It shows seven warriors, possibly vikings. The Vikings’ first recorded raid on Lindisfarne took place in AD 793. (Photo by CM Dixon/Print Collector/Getty Images)

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A Victorian front cover of Lindisfarne Gospels.

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