Abbeys & priories · North East England
Lindisfarne Priory
In or near Belford.
Lindisfarne Priory — Grade I listed priory on Holy Island, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lindisfarne Priory, you can use the postcode TD15 2RX for your sat-nav. Please note that entry is paid and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Lindisfarne Priory is an abbey, priory, or monastic site in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1093. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Affiliated with Catholicism. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed priory on Holy Island, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.6692°, -1.8008°.
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Heritage listing
Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, which constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. Holy Island has a recorded history from the 6th century AD; it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. The island was originally home to a monastery, which was destroyed during the Viking invasions but re-established as a priory following the Norman Conquest of England. Other notable sites built on the island are St Mary the Virgin parish church (originally built in 635 CE and restored in 1860), Lindisfarne Castle, several lighthouses and other navigational markers, and a complex network of lime kilns.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Lindisfarne Priory is a historic site on Holy Island, known for its atmospheric ruins and rich history tied to Anglo-Saxon and medieval Northumbria. Visitors can explore the priory church, the museum showcasing local stories, and enjoy the scenic coastal views and wildlife.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lindisfarne SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LINDISFARNE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, which constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland. Holy Island has a recorded history from the 6th century AD; it was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. The island was originally home to a monastery, which was destroyed during the Viking invasions but re-established as a priory following the Norman Conquest of England. Other notable sites built on the island are St Mary the Virgin parish church (originally built in 635 CE and restored in 1860), Lindisfarne Castle, several lighthouses and other navigational markers, and a complex network of lime kilns. The island is part of the Northumberland Coast National Landscape and a hotspot for historical tourism and bird watching.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 55.6692, -1.8008
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Holy Island
- Postcode
- TD15 2RX
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
- Phone
- 0128 938 9200
- Established
- 1093
- Opening
- Open daily. Check tide times before you visit.
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q354305 (CC0)
- commons: Lindisfarne Priory - geograph.org.uk - 741692.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- wikipedia: Lindisfarne Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lindisfarne Priory?
- Lindisfarne Priory is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD15 2RX), in the parish of Holy Island.
- What is Lindisfarne Priory?
- Lindisfarne Priory — Grade I listed priory on Holy Island, Northumberland, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lindisfarne Priory?
- Drivers can use postcode TD15 2RX.
- When was Lindisfarne Priory built?
- Built or established in 1093.
- Who runs Lindisfarne Priory?
- Lindisfarne Priory is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Lindisfarne Priory a listed building?
- Lindisfarne Priory is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Lindisfarne Priory a protected site?
- Yes — Lindisfarne Priory is part of the Lindisfarne SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Lindisfarne Priory?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD15 2RX. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.