Lindisfarne Castle #2
by Shirley Mitchell
Title
Lindisfarne Castle #2
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Shirley Mitchell
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Photograph - Photography
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Lindisfarne Castle is a 16th-century castle located on Holy Island, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England. The castle is located in what was once the very volatile border area between England and Scotland; the area was also frequently attacked by Vikings. The island is accessible from the mainland at low tide by means of a causeway.
Taking advantage of the island's strategic location, in 1549, a small fort was built on a high rock known as Beblowe, the highest point of the island, approximately 1 kilometre east of the Lindisfarne monastic buildings, and overlooking the harbour.
Elizabeth I had work carried out on the fort, strengthening it and providing gun platforms for the new developments in artillery technology. These works were carried out in 1570 and 1571. During the construction work, the priory buildings were used as a source of building stone.
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June 17th, 2026
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