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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Featured in : Castle Magic : 13 May 09
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davidmilne
Superb comp Tom,wonderful light on castle,fab against the sky!
cherylc1
incredible scene and capture
Carlos Teófilo
Wonderful Tom.
Antanas
great shot
Irene Burdell
Great shot and history.
hilarydougill
Wonderful capture of this fabulous and beautiful place. Hope you didn’t get cut off by the tide.
Kelly J
Wow! What a view they would have had! Great shot.
Hakan KAYA
Wonderful
Carol & Kev Ha...
Great capture, great legend, great history!! Once again, thanks for sharing Tom, your world is fascinating!!
Tom Gomez replied
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
fantastic scene
terryjohn2
Fabulous shot and description
Travis Easton
Amazing castle and great capture Tom.
Philip Johnson
great shot tom my legs are aching thinking of the hike to the top
Tom Gomez replied
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
Wow, Tom, great castle… well captured. Wish we had such well aged history here in America.
Tom Gomez replied
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
Amazing piece of architecture. Was a nice day when you went across the causeway? good shot Tom.
Tom Gomez replied
It really is a lovely little castle, the smallest one I have ever been inside. We were very lucky with the weather.
Avril Brand
This is so beautiful… I magical place with so much history! yak hair for the render… wow
BLYTHART
Hi Tom, After reading your comment onm y Lindisfarne drawing, I decided to provide a link to your photo and your information about the castle. Check the description of my picture where I have placed the link and say if it is okay to do this. If not, I will delete it for you.
Chris Clark
beautiful castle image Tom and an outstanding perspective
dsargent
Nice perspective Tom. You managed to snap it without hordes of tourists around as well
Tom Gomez replied
Cheers mate, it was very quiet that day …
Lynne Morris
This is gorgeous Tom, great pov and colours. In Cyprus now for a couple of weeks so will probably post but not comment too much til I get back.
Tom Gomez replied
Thank you so much Lynne. Have a great holiday and I look forward to seeing the photographs …