DigVentures is searching for Lindisfarne’s sister monastery, founded by Princess Aebbe, near the remains of a later medieval priory at Coldingham [Photo Credit: DigVentures]
But just across the Scottish border something else is happening; Oswald has a sister named Aebbe, and she too has founded a monastery.
This historic site is fundamental to our understanding of the Anglo-Saxons in Scotland. Aebbe was an influential figure who brought Christianity to the east coast, and yet her monastery has never been properly located.
In 2017, new hope of finding it emerged. Armed with a set of geophysics results, DigVentures opened some small test pits and found traces of walls, ditches, animal bones and pottery. Our task now is to open up and excavate a larger area to gather more evidence and get a much better understanding of the site.
Always wanted to try archaeology? Want to improve your skills? Now’s your chance to join the DigVentures community and join our exciting mission to find Lindisfarne’s ‘sister monastery’!
DigVentures runs multiple crowdfunded excavations around the country, and is a CIfA-endorsed fieldschool.
Our excavations are open to all levels of experience. You’ll receive our signature skills training, be able to try advanced techniques and excavate, record and interpret your finds alongside our friendly archaeologists. We look forward to having you on the team!
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