Literary houses · North East England
Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol
In or near Hexham.
Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Dr Neil Clifton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Northumberland, United Kingdom
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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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
Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol is located in the Scottish Lowlands. This historic site features a combination of a moot hall and a former gaol, reflecting the region's judicial history. The building represents significant architectural heritage and is a notable example of civic design. Visitors can explore its historical significance within the context of Hexham's development.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9716, -2.1008
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Hexham
- Postcode
- NE46 1XF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hexham
- Nearest railway station
- Hexham — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660199 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol?
- Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode NE46 1XF), in the parish of Hexham.
- What is Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol?
- Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NE46 1XF.
- Is Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol a protected site?
- Yes — Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol is part of the North Pennines National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Hexham Moot Hall and Old Gaol?
- The nearest railway station is Hexham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NE46 1XF.