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Holy Island in General
Newest Review: ... Prior of Lindisfarne was a missionary and lived for a number of years as a hermit on Farne Island, finally becoming Bishop before dying on Farne is 687. Buried in the priory, his remains were transferred to a pilgrim shrine there after eleven years, and found still undecayed, apparently a sure sign of sanctity. There is a museum and numerous displays and information boards which give clear details on the 1,300 year history of the venue. The whole island is unusual, because it is isolated, because it's feature is the priory and because of it's nature. It's sea bound so that restricts the locals somewhat, which cultivates a dependancy on the... more |
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Holy Island in General: The Priory (346 words)
by - written on 17/08/08 (Very useful, 41 readings)
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Lindisfarne Priory on Holy Island is one of the most unusual of English Heritage's sites in my experience. Separated from the mainland by a causeway, even access is unique before we finally reach the site. It was one of the most important places in early Christianity in old England and still draws a very deeply religious following today. The monastery was founded in AD 635, St Cuthbert, Prior of Lindisfarne was a missionary and lived for a number of years as a hermit on Farne Island, finally becoming Bishop before dying on Farne is 687. Buried in the priory, his remains were transferred to a pilgrim shrine there after eleven years, and found still ... Read the complete review
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