The Churches of Britain and Ireland

Lindisfarne, Northumberland

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Only discovered in an archaeological dig in 2016-17 are the foundations of a chapel. Another view. An information board describes it as Anglo-Saxon, possibly from St. Cuthbert's monastery. NU 1269 4165. Link. Nearby stands a structure known as the Lantern Chapel. An information board says it is 19th century, but excavations show that it stands on the site of a 10th century (or earlier) building, perhaps a chapel. NU 1260 4166. All © Steve Bulman (2024).

The Priory ruins. NU 1262 4178. From an old postcard in Steve Bulman's Collection. A modern photograph of the Priory, © Bill Henderson. A wider view, © Dave Westrap, and another view, with the castle in the background, © Carole Sage (1965). The Heugh provides a good place to view the priory complex, and St. Mary's Church. © Steve Bulman (2024). Link. Grade I listed.

St. Aidan (R.C.) on Green Lane. NU 1268 4207. © Bill Henderson. David's more recent photo shows the results of a refurbishment. © David Gallimore (2009). Link.

St. Cuthbert's Centre, (U.R.C.) on Fiddler's Green. It's labelled on older maps as Presbyterian. NU 1252 4192. © Bill Henderson. Link - it's history page dates it to 1891.

St. Mary the Virgin. NU 1256 4178. © Bill Henderson. Another view, © Dave Westrap, and another, © Alex Parker. Three interior views - 1, 2, 3, the list of Bishops, Priors and Vicars, and the font, all © Steve Bulman (2021 and 2024). Link. Grade I listed. A cross base and a memorial in the churchyard are listed separately - they can be found here.

Just off the coast of Holy Island is the tidal island of St. Cuthbert's Isle. O.S. maps mark a Chapel (Remains of) at NU 1230 4162. This source dates it as medieval, and other surface features have been interpreted as possibly the remains of the hermitage of St. Cuthbert, mentioned by Bede. A photo of the island and chapel ruin is available here.

 

 

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