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Home > Heritage > Vikings invade Lindisfarne Priory

Vikings invade Lindisfarne Priory

By Caroline King - August 15, 2011Posted in : Heritage

When: 20th & 21st August 2011, 11am – 5pm

Where: Lindisfarne Priory, Northumberland

£: Adults 6.50, concessions 5.50, children 4.50 and English Heritage members go free.

What is it?

Meet the terrifying Vikings as they spread a wave of terror and turmoil with their raids on the North Eastern coast of England, where Lindisfarne was first to be set upon on 793 AD.  Explore their encampment to discover the rigours and entertainments of Viking campaigning.  Watch grisly displays of combat culminating in a full-scale, deadly battle.  Please be sure to check the tide times when planning your visit.

More info: English Heritage

Tagged With: English Heritage, Lindisfarne Priory, North East, Northumberland events, Vikings

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