Forts · North East England
Battle of Hexham (AD 1464)
In or near Hexham.
Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) is a fort in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 3.6 km
About
Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) is a fortified site in the Scottish Lowlands. The site is within the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Hexham parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 3.6 km away. Postcode area NE46.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Battle of Hexham, a significant fort site located in the Scottish Lowlands within Hexhamshire, marks the location of the 1464 conflict during the Wars of the Roses. The area is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the North Pennines, highlighting its historical and scenic importance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9430, -2.0746
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hexhamshire
- Postcode
- NE46 1SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 3.6 km
Sources
- osm: n434095463 (ODbL)
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Travellers' Rest Inn
Historic pubs · 2.5 km
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Middle Shield House
Historic houses · 2.8 km
Hexhamshire Low Quarter
Other places · 3.0 km
Hexham Middle School
Natural landmarks · 3.0 km
Juniper
Chapels · 3.1 km
Dilston Scout Camp
Campsites · 3.1 km
Snokoe Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.2 km
Earls Bridge Over Devils Water, 150 Metres North-West Of Dilston Hall
Historic bridges · 3.2 km
Dilston Chapel
Chapels · 3.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Battle of Hexham (AD 1464)?
- Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 1SF), in the parish of Hexhamshire.
- What is Battle of Hexham (AD 1464)?
- Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) is a fort in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Battle of Hexham (AD 1464)?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 1SF.
- Is Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) a protected site?
- Yes — Battle of Hexham (AD 1464) is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Battle of Hexham (AD 1464)?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 1SF.