Lindisfarne Castle is a castle in Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England, and a filming location for Cul-de-sac (1966) and The Tragedy of Macbeth (1971). Built in Fort built 1549-1570; converted to a house by Edwin Lutyens , and is Grade I listed.
Location: Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, England
Verified facts
- Appeared in Cul-de-sac (movie, 1966) — as The castle is the central setting of Roman Polanski's film, appearing as the couple's island ho
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15102, SRC-15103 - Appeared in The Tragedy of Macbeth (movie, 1971) — as Filming location for Roman Polanski's Shakespeare adaptation, partly shot on Holy Island
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15103, SRC-15104 - Built Fort built 1549–1570; converted to a house by Edwin Lutyens
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15103, SRC-16622, SRC-17350 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building (National Heritage List for England, list entry 1042306)
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15105, SRC-15103, SRC-17350
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15102 — https://www.bfi.org.uk/lists/10-great-films-set-north-east-england (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15103 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15104 — https://www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/13-movie-and-tv-shows-filmed-in-northumberland-2 (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15105 — https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1042306 (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16622 — https://co-curate.ncl.ac.uk/lindisfarne-castle/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17350 — https://www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info/English%20sites/2253.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
The entries above show the sources and confidence scores recorded in our fact ledger.
Source tiers are internal classifications, not guarantees of accuracy or independence.
Several sources may repeat the same underlying account; a source count alone does not establish independent corroboration. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication.
Frequently asked questions
How is Lindisfarne Castle connected to Cul-de-sac?
Lindisfarne Castle, in Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, has a documented connection to Cul-de-sac. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include The Tragedy of Macbeth.
How is Lindisfarne Castle connected to The Tragedy of Macbeth?
Lindisfarne Castle, in Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland, has a documented connection to The Tragedy of Macbeth. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection. Other associated screen titles include Cul-de-sac.
Where is Lindisfarne Castle located?
Lindisfarne Castle is located in Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Northumberland.