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Lindisfarne, Northumberland

Important centre of Celtic Christianity under Saints Aidan of Lindisfarne, Cuthbert, Eadfrith of Lindisfarne and Eadberht of Lindisfarne. Castle, garden and nearby lime kilns are in the care of the National Trust and open to visitors.

Place Type: Island
Alternative name(s): Holy 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: 257244
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lindisfarne,_Northumberland_257244

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