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Holy Island, Northumberland

Holy Island or Lindisfarne is a tidal island off the coast of Northumberland. It was an important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan of Lindisfarne, Cuthbert, Eadfrith of Lindisfarne and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. The castle, garden and nearby lime kilns are in the care of the National Trust. The island is within the council area of Northumberland.

Primary Name(s): Holy Island   Lindisfarne
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 55.678223,-1.8005838
Grid Reference: NU 1263 4276
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA
GBPN ID:  GBPN257244

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Holy_Island,_Northumberland_257244