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Find out why we’re searching for Aebbe’s lost monastery, and how you can get involved.
Find out why we’re searching for Aebbe’s lost monastery, and how you can get involved.
Lindisfarne is one of England’s most famous historic locations. Unknown to many, it has a sister site at Coldingham and it was founded by Princess Aebbe.
Read MoreBorn a pagan princess, exiled as a child, and raised by Christian kings, Aebbe's story is a compelling one. That's why we're unearthing it piece by piece.
Read MoreToday, a later medieval building stands on the site. The Friends of Coldingham Priory have been working to preserve its archaeology and, along with our crowdfunders, are the driving force behind this excavation.
Read MoreWe asked our followers to help us decide where to put our trenches. Together, this is what we chose.
Read MoreFollow the action live from the trenches, or read the in-depth reports we created with your help.
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