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The Moot Hall, Northumberland

The Moot Hall is a mediæval courthouse in Hexham, Northumberland. It comprises a four-storey tower, with a three-storey annex, facing onto the Market Place. Completed in 1379, it served as the main courtroom of Hexhamshire until 1572 and a venue for the midsummer quarter sessions until 1838. In recent times it has been used as an art gallery and museum. It is within the council area of Northumberland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1042577.

Place Type: Historic Civic Building
Historic County: Northumberland
Lat, Long: 54.971575,-2.1008043
Grid Reference: NY 9364 6411
Civil Parish: Hexham CP
Council Area: Northumberland CA
Strategic Authority Area: North East SA
Police Area: Northumbria PA

GBPN ID: 319268
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/The_Moot_Hall,_Northumberland_319268

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