A leader of this place named Finan converted Sigeberht II ("the second") and Peada to Christianity. After abdicating, King Ceolwulf (KAY-ul-wulf) retired to this place, which was settled at the behest of King Oswald. A creation by Eadfirth in this place is considered a leading example of insular art. Aidan founded an institution at this place where the "deacons, singers, and readers" all "keep the… rule in all things," according to the Venerable Bede. Saint Cuthbert was made (10[1])bishop of this place toward the end of his life and was (-5[1])buried there after his (-5[1])death. (-5[1])Alcuin of York wrote, "Never (-5[1])before has such terror appeared" to describe a (10[1])793 event in this place that another (10[1]-5[1])chronicle claimed was preceded by "foreboding omens" that "came over the (-5[1])land of the Northumbrians." For 10 (10[1])points, name this place home to an abbey whose sacking marks the beginning of the Viking (10[1])Age. (10[1]0[1])■END■