Editing Lindisfarne (section)

==== After dissolution of the priory ====

Even with the closure of the island's priory in 1536, the tradition of making religious pilgrimages to the island never ceased.  In the 20th century ({{circa}} 1980~1990), religious author and cleric [[David Adam (priest)|David Adam]] reported that he had ministered to thousands of pilgrims and other visitors as rector of Holy Island.<ref>The Open Gate: Celtic Prayers for Growing Spiritually. November 17, 2006. By David Adam. Publisher: SPCK Publishing. Page 81.</ref> In the 21st century the tradition of making pilgrimage to Lindisfarne continues to be observed annually, as can be attested to by the [[Northern Cross (pilgrimage)|Northern Cross Pilgrimage]] amongst others.<ref>[https://www.scotsman.com/news/embarking-on-the-lanark-to-lindisfarne-pilgrimage-2347272 Embarking on the Lanark to Lindisfarne pilgrimage] Scotsman Newspaper. Published 31.3.2013. Retrieved 2023-05-08.</ref>  The priory ruins which make for a popular tourist and pilgrimage destination, were built just after the Norman conquest, and date back to nearly 1,000 years ago.  The chancel wall of the church dates back even further into Anglo-Saxon times.