
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Holy Island, Lindisfarne Priory as Priory (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Linked to Saint Cuthbert, the holy well and priory on Holy Island (Lindisfarne) are associated with early Christian monasticism in Northumbria. Traditionally, the island was a site of pilgrimage and healing, with Saint Cuthbert’s tomb and relics believed to offer spiritual and physical cures.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
The statue of St CuthbertMonument or public art · 11 yd
Lindisfarne PrioryListed building · 15 yd
Lindisfarne Priory pre-Conquest monastery and post-Conquest Benedictine cellScheduled monument · 20 yd
Holy Island War MemorialListed building · 74 yd
CenotaphMonument · 74 yd
Statue of St. AidanMonument or public art · 85 yd
St. Cuthbert's WayVisitor information · 135 yd
St. Cuthbert's IsleIslet · 353 yd
Holy Island HistoryVisitor information · 411 yd
Steel EndHeadland · 461 yd
The OuseBay · 480 yd
Holy Island from near St Cuthbert's CaveCave or cavern · 1190 ydOther information
Photo: Colin Smith · CC BY-SA 2.0