In the heart of Hexham, just along from the Abbey and the market place, stands the Moot Hall — one of Northumberland’s best-preserved medieval buildings and a reminder of the town’s long, proud history. Built in the early 14th century, around 1379, it was once the gatehouse to the Archbishop of York’s manor, serving as both courthouse and stronghold. Its thick stone walls have seen centuries of justice, authority, and community unfold — from medieval trials and local governance to housing the mi

This is the Frith Stool in Hexham Abbey. Thought to have been made on the orders of St Wilfrid, the stool dates to the 7th century and is carved from a single piece of sandstone. The stool is located in the nave over what was thought to have been its original position in the east end of Wilfred’s church. It was moved here in c.1908 when the current nave was completed. These stools/chairs may also be known as ‘cathedra’ (bishops seat), and were also used as a place for someone seeking refuge - th

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