Hexham Abbey was built more than 1,300 years ago and ... The abbey is home to many internationally renowned items including an original Saxon crypt, which is thought to be one of only two of ...

All that remains of the original building is the crypt. Much of the present Hexham Abbey dates to the 12th century. It is known for several important historical artefacts, including Saint Wilfrid ...

An iconic landmark of the Northumbrian market town, Hexham Abbey dates back to AD 674 and played a significant role in the history of early Christianity. The original saxon crypt is one of the only ...

(L): The altar at Hexham Abbey. (R) This crypt is open to the public. (Thrifty Traveller pic) The King gave the priory’s land and monastic buildings to his agent Sir Reynold Carnaby. The church ...

“Boasting the impressive Hexham Abbey, this town never fails to impress. “The monastery-turned-abbey was built in 674 AD, and the eerie crypt from the original building still remains ...

The people of Hexham came out in force to defy atrocious weather and greet the Queen on her visit to Hexham Abbey on Thursday ...

IT HAS a proud history dating back 14 centuries - and now Hexham Abbey is to be brought into ... including an original Saxon crypt, the Saxon bishops’ Frith Stool throne, the Saxon copper ...

His love of Roman ritual and style is seen in the crypt of Hexham Abbey. Show more The Anglo Saxons are somewhat out of fashion, yet the half millennium between the creation of the English nation ...

Hexham Abbey is a modest affair by many abbey standards ... A friendly volunteer will unlock the steep steps down to the Abbey’s Anglo-Saxon crypt. This remnant from the original church lay ...

Don’t miss the Anglo-Saxon crypt, which gives a glimpse into the town’s early Christian heritage from the carvings and ...

All that remains of the original building is the crypt. Much of the present Hexham Abbey dates to the 12th century. It is known for several important historical artefacts, including Saint Wilfrid ...