The archaeology of the early medieval monastery of Lindisfarne
In this presentation, we will explore the archaeology of the early medieval monastery of Lindisfarne – a site which became one of the most powerful monastic centres in early medieval Britain, and is particularly associated with the creation of the Lindisfarne Gospels. We will see how archaeology is able to present a complex and nuanced understanding of the site, building on (and sometimes contradicting) the traditional textual accounts
The Viking attack is quite famous, but some think the Vikings were traders too and had been to Lindisfarne trading. Is that a reasonable assumption? Were the monks involved in Commerce with the outside world?
Also is there any evidence the Britons were Christian and the site was already significant before the Anglo Saxon period?