Northumbrian monks

Northumbrian monks were Christian monks in Northumbria, a historic kingdom in present-day northeastern England, during the early medieval period, particularly the 7th and 8th centuries. They played a crucial role in promoting Christianity, education, and culture through the establishment of monasteries like Wearmouth and Jarrow. These monks were also known for their scholarship, contributing to the preservation and creation of religious texts, including the famous Venerable Bede, an early historian. Their work laid the groundwork for the Christian church in England and influenced the spread of learning and literacy during a time of cultural transformation.