The 'Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin', incorporating parts of Lindisfarne Monastery founded by St Aidan in 635ad, Holy Island, Northumberland.
The 12th Century Anglican 'Parish Church of Saint Mary the Virgin', reputed to stand on the site of the original monastery founded by Aidan in 635ad. Parts of the structure date back to the 7th century, several hundred years before the appearance of the Priory. Holy Island, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England.
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Location: Holy Island, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © George Munday / Alamy / Afripics
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