Historic churches · North East England
Hexham Abbey
Also known as: Abaty Hexham, Abtheach Hexham
In or near Hexham.
Hexham Abbey — Grade I listed place of Christian worship in Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hexham Abbey, the nearest railway station is Hexham, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for your sat-nav is NE46 3NB, and entry to the abbey is free.
About
Hexham Abbey is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 674. Built in the Romano-Gothic style. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed place of Christian worship in Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.9715°, -2.1030°.
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Heritage listing
Hexham Abbey is a Grade I listed church dedicated to St Andrew, in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East of England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th century. Since the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537, the Abbey has been the parish church of Hexham. In 2014 the Abbey regained ownership of its former monastic buildings, which had been used as Hexham magistrates' court, and subsequently developed them into a permanent exhibition and visitor centre, telling the story of the Abbey's history.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Hexham Abbey is a historic site with over 1350 years of heritage, serving as the parish church for the town. Visitors can explore its stunning architecture, including a 674AD Crypt, stained glass windows, and a collection of ancient painted panels.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Hexham Abbey is a Grade I listed church dedicated to St Andrew, in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East of England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th century into its current form, with additions around the turn of the 20th century. Since the dissolution of the monasteries in 1537, the Abbey has been the parish church of Hexham. In 2014 the Abbey regained ownership of its former monastic buildings, which had been used as Hexham magistrates' court, and subsequently developed them into a permanent exhibition and visitor centre, telling the story of the Abbey's history.
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Background
History
There has been a church on the site for over 1300 years since Etheldreda, Queen of Northumbria, made a grant of lands to St Wilfrid, Bishop of York, c.674 AD. Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, which was constructed almost entirely of material salvaged from nearby Roman ruins, the Saxon crypt still remains; as does a frith stool, a 7th/8th century cathedra or throne. For a little while around that time it was the seat of a bishopric. In the year 875 Halfdan Ragnarsson the Dane ravaged the whole of Tyneside, and Hexham Church was plundered and burnt to the ground. About 1050, one Eilaf was put in charge of Hexham, although as treasurer of Durham, he probably never went there. Eilaf was…
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- Coordinates
- 54.9715, -2.1030
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hexham
- Postcode
- NE46 3NB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Established
- 674
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Monday – Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 11.30am – 5pm
- Official site
- www.hexhamabbey.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q950037 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hexham Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Hexham Abbey.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hexham Abbey?
- Hexham Abbey is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 3NB), in the parish of Hexham.
- What is Hexham Abbey?
- Hexham Abbey — Grade I listed place of Christian worship in Hexham, Northumberland, England, UK.
- How do I get to Hexham Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 3NB.
- When was Hexham Abbey built?
- Built or established in 674.
- Is Hexham Abbey a listed building?
- Hexham Abbey is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Hexham Abbey a protected site?
- Yes — Hexham Abbey is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Hexham Abbey free to visit?
- Yes, Hexham Abbey is free to enter.
- How do I get to Hexham Abbey?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 3NB.