.
This tidal island lies off the Northumberland coast in the North-East of England
It is the site of the ruined monastery of Lindisfarne which was founded by the Irish born Saint Aiden who was sent from Iona in Scotland in around AD 635.
.
In the distance of this photo can bee seen Lindisfarne Castle which dates from Tudor times and which was re-designed for use as a private home by Sir Edwin Lutyens . The castle is now in the hands of the National Trust and is open to visitors.
.
The islands main industry for many years was fishing but is now tourism.
And the graveyard is filled with sad evidence of how many young men were lost during those years of fishing.
ReplyDeleteThis photo inspired me to look up Holy Island on Google Earth. The tidal water between the island and the mainland looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of the iconic island
ReplyDelete