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More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
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Holy Island
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Of various islands called Holy off the coast of Britain, the two most important are *Lindisfarne and the island linked by a causeway to the west coast of *Anglesey. Both derive their name from the presence of Celtic Christian monks in the 6–8C.
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