The Venerable Bede wrote a biography of a hermit who grew up at Melrose Abbey before becoming the bishop of this place.
In 1715, this place was captured by Lancelot and Mark Errington, who overpowered the three soldiers defending its castle after claiming they lost the key to get inside. Fossilized crinoid stems found at this place were nicknamed the "beads" of its most famous resident. A series of writings from this place were modified by Aldred in the nearby town of Chester-le-Street. "Whirlwinds, lightning, and fiery dragons" accompanied an invasion of this place, according to the (*) Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. Following that invasion, Higbald received a letter from Alcuin of York decrying the "terror" "from a pagan race." This place's most famous landmark was founded by Saint Aidan in 634. The Venerable Bede wrote a biography of a hermit who grew up at Melrose Abbey before becoming the bishop of this place. Eadfrith produced an illuminated manuscript at this island to honor Saint Cuthbert, whose relics were moved out after an 875 Danish campaign. For 10 points, name this Northumbrian island whose monastery was sacked by the Vikings in 793.
In 1715, this place was captured by Lancelot and Mark Errington, who overpowered the three soldiers defending its castle after claiming they lost the key to get inside.
Lindisfarne (or the Holy Island)