Lindisfarne Castle
"Holy Island is so named from its having in former times been inhabited by the
monks of Lindisfarne, a monastery situated on the coast of Northumberland,
nearly opposite to the Castle. To this fortress, it is supposed, the inmates of
Lindisfarne were in the habit of repairing for security, in case they were
threatened by the approach of an enemy. The island is separated from the
mainland by a narrow neck of sand, which can be crossed by foot-passengers at
low-water.
From its summit may be seen, at seven miles' distance northward, the town of
Berwick; and at the same distance southward, the
romantic rocks on which is built Bamburgh
Castle."
Extract from "Abbeys, castles, and ancient halls of England and Wales" (Open
Library)
Lindisfarne Castle is a National Trust property with free entry for English Heritage members.
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Address:
Lindisfarne Castle,
Holy Island,
Berwick-upon-Tweed,
Northumberland TD15 2SH
Website:
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
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