Lindisfarne Castle

Every tale should have a castle



Probably the most significant landmark, the castle also makes the most popular photo motive on the whole island. It sits enthroned on the highest elevation looking out to the far North Sea and keeping watch over Lindisfarne's harbour. One can see its silhouette even from the mainland, for example, on a train journey from London to Edinburgh right before reaching the historical town of Berwick-upon-Tweed on the Scottish border.

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Located in such a significant place, the frontline of Anglo-Scottish conflicts, the castle survived several attacks from the Scots. It was built in the Tudor period in 1550 with the stones from the priory ruins to fortify the haven against the Scots and was ordered by King Edward VI.



With the union of England and Scotland it lost its importance but remained a government fortress. Until this day it has switched its function from being a fortress to a military base, a coastguard station and eventually to a holiday home in the early twentieth century. The castle and its contents were given to the National Trust in 1944 and can be visited today. 



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Source: "Holy Island: a short history and guide" by Frank Graham