Beblowe Craig
The volcanic mound known as Beblowe Craig, and sited on top of it is Lindisfarne Castle, one of the most distinct and picturesque features of the Holy Island, Northumberland, England. The castle can be seen for many miles around.
Following the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, it was built in 1550 in defence of the realm against attack by Scotland and in persuit of their Spanish allies.
Constructed of stone taken from the Priory the most interesting recent feature (1997) has been the re-facing of north-facing walls which featured the use of Yak hair in the render. The castle is excellently maintained by the National Trust and the view from the top truly magnificent – it is also unique.
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davidmilne, 4 months ago
Superb comp Tom,wonderful light on castle,fab against the sky!
cherylc1, 4 months ago
incredible scene and capture
Carlos Teófilo, 4 months ago
Wonderful Tom.
Antanas, 4 months ago
great shot
Irene Burdell, 4 months ago
Great shot and history.
hilarydougill, 4 months ago
Wonderful capture of this fabulous and beautiful place. Hope you didn’t get cut off by the tide.
Kelly Bermingham, 4 months ago
Wow! What a view they would have had! Great shot.
Hakan KAYA, 4 months ago
Wonderful
Carol & Kev Ha..., 4 months ago
Great capture, great legend, great history!! Once again, thanks for sharing Tom, your world is fascinating!!
tomg in reply to Carol & Kev Haberle’s comment, 4 months ago
Thanks Carol, I just like taking pictures, but I am also fascinated by history, something we have an abundance of in this country. I am a Technical Author/Trainer, so I actually enjoy researching the information for my pictures.
Tom
Sean Farragher, 4 months ago
fantastic scene
terryjohn2, 4 months ago
Fabulous shot and description
Travis Easton, 4 months ago
Amazing castle and great capture Tom.
Philip Johnson, 4 months ago
great shot tom my legs are aching thinking of the hike to the top
tomg in reply to Philip Johnson’s comment, 4 months ago
It was worth it Phil. It is the smallest castle I have ever been in, but it is fully furnished and the inside of the Castle is a joy.
djlampkins, 3 months ago
Wow, Tom, great castle… well captured. Wish we had such well aged history here in America.
tomg in reply to djlampkins’s comment, 3 months ago
America has its own charms. You could spend your whole life looking and only see the half of it. I have been in the USA approx 30 times (I forget exactly how many), but always on business trips ranging from 3 days to 3 weeks, but I don’t feel like I have seen anything of your fabulous country. Apart from the ocassional weekend during longer trips, I would arrive late on a Sunday, work long days during the week and then catch the late flight home on Friday. Someday, I hope to make it a proper vacation without having to work.
Kenart, 2 months ago
Amazing piece of architecture. Was a nice day when you went across the causeway? good shot Tom.
tomg in reply to Kenart’s comment, 2 months ago
It really is a lovely little castle, the smallest one I have ever been inside. We were very lucky with the weather.
Avril Brand, 20 days ago
This is so beautiful… I magical place with so much history! yak hair for the render… wow