Lindisfarne, usually known as Holy Island, is off the north east coast of England, shortly before reaching Berwick On Tweed.
Celtic Christianity reached our country from Ireland via Iona and Lindisfarne. The Lindisfarne Gospels (similar to the Book of Kells) was written here. The Vikings invaded and slaughtered the monks, but some escaped with the Gospels and the remains of St. Cuthbert. They fled to Durham, stopping off at many places enroute, most of which ended up with a church named in honour of St. Cuthbert.
Tomg mentioned the Beblowe Craig, a volcanic mound on which the castle stands. Here is Tom’s photo, taken from a different perspective and showing more of the actual castle.
Wutz4tea, a new Redbubbler, mentioned liking Holy Island, so I am uploading this for her.
Comments
Brilliant Dave you have captured the spirit of the place so well ( great place to visit)
A beautiful rendition of Beblowe Craig and the castle. Superb work …
Excellent pen and ink drawing!
Neil
I’m well chuffed you chose my image to refer to, thanks Dave. Your image is superbly detailed, a fine piece of work …
Your ink drawings are totally incredible Dave- This is beautiful work x
Very cool :)
Beautiful pen work Dave
Thanks Deborah .. long time no see :)
– BLYTHART
Yes I know, but I couldn’t let this one go without a comment
fabulous picture here, well done, this is wonderful,dawnx
Thanks for favouriting this Dawn.
– BLYTHART
Lovely work Dave