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	Hexham Abbey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hexham Abbey is a place of Christian worship in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in north-east England.
		Of Wilfrid's Benedictine abbey, the Saxon crypt and apse still remain.
		The Abbey was largely rebuilt during the incumbency of Canon Edwin Sidney Savage who came to Hexham in 1898 and remained until 1919.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hexham_Abbey (235 words)

	Hexham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hexham is the administrative centre for the Tynedale district.
		Hexham was the county town of the former county of Hexhamshire.
		The town is the birthplace of Pete Doherty, formerly of rock band The Libertines, and Andy Duncan captain of Cambridge United F.C. Hexham won the Town award in the 2005 Britain in Bloom awards.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hexham (312 words)

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		Hexham's recorded history does not begin until 674 A.D, three centuries after the Roman departure, (Hadrian's Wall) when in Anglo-Saxon times, an abbey was founded here by the Northumbrian saint and bishop, called Wilfred.
		Wilfred's Abbey at Hexham was reguarded as one of the finest in the country and its beauty was particularly enhanced by the use of Roman stones taken from the ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
		Hexham Abbey suffered badly at the hands of many Scottish raids, but centuries of continuous rebuilding, have ensured that a complete historic Abbey, or more accurately, a priory church, still stand at Hexham today.
	home.att.net /~BARRYSHEENE/HAMS/hexham.htm (751 words)

	English Abbeys - Hexham Abbey
		In 1113 Hexham Abbey was re-founded as an Augustinian priory on the original foundation of St Wilfred's monastery, and a grand new church was built in the Early English style of architecture.
		It is uncertain whether this part of the abbey church was ever rebuilt by the canons, although evidence of some 14th century foundations was found.
		Hexham Abbey is a delightful parish church, and a fascinating mix of new and old.
	www.theheritagetrail.co.uk /abbeys/hexham_abbey.htm (432 words)

	Hexham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham is a market town in Northumberland, England, located above the River Tyne.
		There are many smaller towns and villages that surround Hexham, such as, Corbridge, Riding Mill, Wylam and Prudhoe.
		The closest major city to Hexham is Newcastle and is roughly 25 miles to the east.
	www.encyclopedia-online.info /Hexham (121 words)

	The Phelps Organ at Hexham Abbey
		The Phelps Organ at Hexham Abbey was the first modern mechanical-action instrument built in the United States exported to Europe, reversing centuries-old cultural flow.
		The Hexham organ is a successful example of this cohesive, rather than merely eclectic, combination of various schools of historic organ building; this became a hallmark of Phelps' work.
		The Abbey organ was the second instrument built by the firm in Erie, and is perhaps the most well-known.
	www.lawrencephelps.com /Documents/Instruments/hexham.shtml (2015 words)

	Hexham Abbey,Northumberland, England
		In the centre, you can see Hexham Abbey (founded in 674 AD), which until Henry VIII fell out with the Pope, was a thriving monastery.
		Hexham is a market town, which is the focal point for the Tyndale Valley.
		If you visit Hexham, be sure to tour the Abbey - perhaps sit in St.
	www.jaydax.co.uk /showcase/hexham/hexham.html (128 words)

	Hexham, Corbridge, Wylam and Tynedale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Wilfrid's abbey at Hexham was regarded as one of the finest in the country and its beauty was particularly enhanced by the use of Roman stones taken from the ruins of Hadrian's Wall and the nearby Roman fort at Corbridge.
		Hexham abbey suffered badly at the hands of many Scottish raids, but centuries of continuous rebuilding, have ensured that a complete historic abbey, or more acurately, a priory church, still stand at Hexham today.
		A mile to the north west of Hexham the River Tyne is formed by the confluence of the South Tyne with the North Tyne.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Tynedale.htm (1890 words)

	Hadrian's Cycleway - Hexham Town (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham is a the largest town in West Northumberland - 20 miles west of Newcastle standing on the south bank of the River Tyne.
		Until 1571, Hexham was head of an ancient shire which was a regality, county palatinate and diocese.
		Hexham Gaol held prisoners captured in Hexhamshire, the area ruled over by the Archbishop of York.
	www.cycle-routes.org /hadrianscycleway/section_04/hexham_town.html (801 words)

	Hexham abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Therefore, a new abbey had to be rebuilt on the ruins of the former one in the 12th century in a primitive gothic style.
		In the 13th century, the abbey was flanked by many other buildings containing the monk's dormitories.
		Then the Night Stair was more than useful as the monks could arrive in the abbey for the first mass of the day (around 5 o'clock in the morning) directly from their cells.
	www.ville-noyon.fr /Noyon_Hexam/eabbaye.html (399 words)

	Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Building of the Abbey commenced in that year and the privilege of Sanctuary was obtained for it and confirmed by the Pope, Bishops, Kings and Princes.
		There is a temptation to view Hexham as a one- site town, that there is nothing of consequence except for the abbey but little could be further from the truth.
		The market town of Hexham is the seat of Tynedale District Council and has a historic Abbey with a world famous organ.
	www.go-britain.com /html/hexham.htm (339 words)

	Lindisfarne Gospels Tour at Hexham Abbey
		Hexham Abbey is playing host to an unusual display about the Lindisfarne Gospels, which includes a beautiful copy of this amazing Northumbrian treasure.
		Hexham Abbey has created a programme of events to celebrate the Gospels, including sessions for school groups, where children can experience the life of a monk, concerts including the famous Black Voices on Friday 20th February, storytelling, calligraphy and a Gospels themed cheese and wine evening on Sunday 22nd February.
		The Gospels display in Hexham Abbey is open to the public, daily from 10.00am to 5.30pm, with a late night opening on Fridays to 7.00pm (all subject to special services).
	www.tynedale.gov.uk /residents/newsviewsdetails.asp?menu=1&submenu=&newsid=275 (500 words)

	History of Queen Elizabeth's School in Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham Manor and Allendale, known as Hexhamshire, had always formed a detached part of The County of York until 1545 when through a land exchange with the Crown it became its own entity.
		It is commonly felt that the Royal Charter of 1599 that gave Hexham a Free Grammar School was granted because of Hexham Abbey' s long standing connection with York and its Bishops.
		Fees for Hexham scholars were raised from 4d to 30 shillings a year, and the new Master, the Rev Thomas Scurr revived the fortunes of the school.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /qe400/history.html (720 words)

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		The town of Hexham, standing on hilly ground overlooking the Tyne, immediately below the point at which the North and South Tyne unite, and spreading from thence down to the levels all round, is one of the most ancient in the kingdom.
		The ancient Abbey suffered much at the hands of the Danes, and in later years from the ravages of the Scots, having been burnt several times, notably in 1296, when 40,000 Scots ravaged the North of England, plundering, burning, and laying waste wherever they went, exactly as the Danes had done four hundred years before.
		He was buried with much mourning and great pomp in the Abbey at Hexham; and during the recent excavations the fact of a Saxon interment was verified as having taken place beneath the beautiful tomb which tradition has always held to be that of King Alfwald the Just.
	www.gutenberg.org /files/11124/11124.txt (17747 words)

	Hexham ::: Tourism
		At the centre of these is Hexham Abbey, dating from 674AD and a must for any visitor.
		You can also while away the time relaxing in Hexham's award-winning parks, eating in the wide variety of pubs and restaurants, visiting the museum, library, cinema or theatre, and simply taking in the atmosphere of a bustling market town.
		Hexham is surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside you could wish to see.
	www.hexhamnet.co.uk /tourism.htm (211 words)

	Music: Hexham Abbey - The Parish Church of St. Andrew founded by Saint Wilfrid (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham Abbey has a long history of excellent music stemming from Acca.
		Music in the Abbey aims to present a varied selection of high quality concerts and recitals in the unique setting of Hexham Abbey.
		September brings the annual Hexham Abbey Music Festival, a big scale event which invariably attracts some top artists and large audiences.
	www.hexhamabbey.org.uk /music.htm (278 words)

	Hexham Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB (page 71) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham Abbey at the heart of the town dates back to the 7th century and its Saxon crypt may still be seen.
		In the 17th century Hexham was one of England's leading centres for leatherwork, especially leather gloves but the industry has long since departed.
		A few weeks after Hedgeley Moor, on 15 May, the Lancastrian forces were completely defeated near Devil's Water, to the south of Hexham, effectively ending the four year war between the rival kings Henry VI (of Lancaster) and Edward IV (of York), in Edward's favour.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /vg/hexham.htm (1236 words)

	Hexham Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Nearby, close to the high altar, there are four panels from a fifteenth-century Dance of Death, a grim, darkly varnished painting.
		The building that stands today was mainly built about 1170-1250 in the Early English style of architecture and the choir, north and south transepts and the cloisters date from this period.
		Since the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1537, this magnificent building with it's stunning architecture has been the parish church of Hexham and remains the centre for worship and witness to the Christian faith.
	www.go-britain.com /html/hexham_abbey.htm (376 words)

	St. Pachomius Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Although one of the outstanding bishops of the Northumbrian Church, he became involved in canonical and political difficulties and was deposed as bishop of Hexham.
		There is a tradition that he brought some relics of St. Andrew (the patron saint of Hexham) to Whithorn, from whence they were eventually conveyed to St.
		Vladimir Moss: Saints Acca and Alcmund of Hexham.
	www.voskrese.info /spl/Xacca-hexham.html (222 words)

	St. Pachomius Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham Abbey Homepage: The abbey church is now the Anglican Parish of St. Andrew.
		Although the building is mostly XII Century or younger, the crypt is Anglo-Saxon and bits of ancient Saxon and even Roman artwork have been incorporated into the later parts of the building.
		According to some accounts, the original grave had been marked by the large Orthodox stone cross which can still be seen at the Abbey today; whether this is true or not, the cross certainly dates from Anglo-Saxon times and is notable for its synthesis of Celtic, Saxon, and Mediterranean artistic styles.
	www.voskrese.info /spl/Xhexham.html (163 words)

	The Sherpa Van Project
		Hexham Abbey 1180, has a crypt dating back to 674.
		They are in the older western part of Hexham, about ten minutes walk from the centre with its medieval Abbey, market place, Moot Hall, Old Gaol, open spaces, Theatre and Arts Centre, shops, cafes and restaurants.
		Situated in the heart of the thriving town of Hexham, the hotel dominates the street of Priestpopple.
	www.sherpavan.com /accomm_booking/queryhotels.asp?maparea=&location=Hexham (487 words)

	Ripon and Fountains Abbey History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Disagreements with the abbey at St Mary had brought them into confict with the abbot there, but the monks had the support of Thurstan, the Archbishop of York who took the monks to his collegiate church at Ripon (Ripon Cathedral) to celebrate Christmas in the year 1132.
		The abbey was named Fountains Abbey because of the springs of water that existed in the area.
		Fountains Abbey lived in prosperity for much of its history and owned vast areas of land across western Yorkshire as far west as Pen-y-Ghent high up in the Pennines.
	www.thenortheast.fsnet.co.uk /Ripon.htm (1795 words)

	British Archaeology magazine, August 2001 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		If the prestige of his foundation could not be enhanced by constructing the abbey amongst the impressive imperial remains at Coria, the bishop was determined that this prestige would be brought to him.
		A second Wilfredian foundation - the abbey at Ripon - was also built from massive blocks of Roman stone robbed from the town of Aldborough.
		After Hexham, the most convincing illustration of how significant the reuse of Roman stone could be in Anglo-Saxon England comes from the 8th or 9th century church of All Saints at Brixworth in Northamptonshire.
	www.britarch.ac.uk /ba/ba60/feat2.shtml (1871 words)

	The Noyon Hexham town twinning.
		Since 1992, Hexham, a small town in the north of England, has become Noyon's twin town together with Metzingen.
		If Hexham is not so well known by the continental tourists, it has however many assets.
		Very close to Newcastle, a great city of one million inhabitants, it is surrounded by the green hills of Northumberland and is the closest town to Hadrian's wall.
	www.noyon.com /jumelage/anglais.html (351 words)

	Hexham Market, Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		There are many additional attractions in the town to explore, including Hexham Abbey towering over the Market Place, the Moothall, Old Gaol, small streets with interesting shops, a selection of eating places and Hexham Park, with a new children’s play area.
		Hexham lies within one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of rural Northumberland, lying close to Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland National Park, Kielder Water and Forest and the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
		Hexham is 22 miles from Newcastle and the A1 to the east, and 34 miles from Carlisle and the M6 to the west.
	www.nmtf.co.uk /hexham (276 words)

	Touring Hadrian's Wall on Britannia: Flavinus' Tombstone at Hexham
		In front of a blocked doorway at the foot of the night stairs in Hexham Abbey stands the nine foot high monument to Flavinus, the Standard-Bearer of the Petrian Cavalry in the troop of one Candidus.
		During his lifetime, he had put away enough money in the Regimental burial fund to enable this monument to be raised to his memory in the Roman cemetery at Corbridge.
		Hexham Abbey is open to the public free of charge, though a donation is gratefully received.
	www.britannia.com /tours/hadrianswall/flavinus.html (162 words)

	Hexham Orpheus
		With a membership of 50, the Hexham Orpheus Choir operates a no-audition policy which has always provided a platform for people of various musical backgrounds to come together and perform a wide variety of choral music, from Renaissance to contemporary sources.
		In January 1998 Glenn took on the directorship of the Hexham Orpheus Choir, and was keen to take up their suggestion of joint concerts, offering the opportunity for both choirs to combine for works requiring larger forces than either could manage individually.
		In January 2000 she was appointed accompanist for the Hexham Orpheus Choir, and in September of the same year became musical director of Voices in Harmony.
	www.hexham-orpheus-choir.org.uk /choir.htm (534 words)

	Hexham Town Council \|\| (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-03)
		Hexham Town Council is the smallest of the three tiers of local government operating in the town - but it performs a vital service.
		One of the Town Council's major functions is operating the magnificent Victorian Cemetery of St. Andrew's, one of the first in the country to offer woodland burials.
		The town council also provides most of the Christmas Lights in the town, and is responsible for floodlighting of Hexham Abbey.
	www.n-e-businessbuilder.co.uk /PageRender/render.aspx?site=786 (237 words)

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