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Hexham, Northumberland

Hexham is an ancient market town in Northumberland. The town is dominated by Hexham Abbey, whose stones incorporate an early Anglo-Saxon crypt from the monastery founded by Wilfrid in 674. Other notable buildings are the Moot Hall, the covered market, and the Old Gaol. The town is within the council area of Northumberland.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.971804,-2.100928
Grid Reference: NY 9363 6413
Civil Parish: Hexham CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 21410
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Hexham,_Northumberland_21410

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