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Northumberland is sometimes referred to as the "cradle of Christianity" in England, due to the early activity of monks in the region during the 6th century, especially on Lindisfarne, where a major monastery flourished.
Northumberland is sometimes referred to as the "cradle of Christianity" in England, due to the early activity of monks in the region during the 6th century, especially on Lindisfarne, where a major monastery flourished.
== Administration ==
Much of the county falls under [[Northumberland County Council]]. However, some of the more urban areas of in the south east of the county fall under other council areas; Newcastle City Council covers the Northumberland's largest city Newcastle upon Tyne, and [[North Tyneside Council]] covers the coastal areas of the county close to the Tyne estuary, including the settlements [[North Shields]], [[Tynemouth]] and [[Whitley Bay]].
==Geography==
==Geography==