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	Hexham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hexham is the administrative centre for the Tynedale district, although in terms of population, Prudhoe is now Tynedale's largest town.
		Hexham was the county town of the former county of Hexhamshire.
		The town is served by Hexham railway station on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hexham (534 words)

	Hexham - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham is the administrative centre for the Tynedale district.
		Hexham is part of the parlimentary constituency of Hexham.
		Hexham is the birthplace of Pete Doherty, formerly of rockband The Libertines, and Andy Duncan captain of Cambridge United F.C. edit]
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Hexham (304 words)

	Old Gaol at Hexham
		Hexham Gaol held prisoners captured in Hexhamshire, the area ruled over by the Archbishop of York.
		By the 16th Century, the gaol was being used to house prisoners accused of committing crimes within the Border Marches.
		The gaol continued in use until the 1820s, when a new county gaol was buit at Morpeth.
	www.tynedaleheritage.org /Resources/GaolHist.htm (208 words)

	Hexham - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		There are many smaller towns and villages that surround Hexham, such as Corbridge, Riding Mill, Stocksfield, Prudhoe and Wylam to the east with Haydon Bridge and Bardon Mill to the west.
		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.Hexham was also named as the best market town in the country by Country Life magazine.
		The name of Hexham came from Anglo-Saxon Hagustaldeshām = "Hagulstald's stream", although it is often incorrectly regarded to mean 'land or settlement of witches'.
	www.arikah.net /encyclopedia/Hexham (402 words)

	Country Life : House Hunting Guides (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham, known as the ‘Capital of Tynedale’, is a bustling market town situated about 22 miles west of Newcastle and 34 miles east of Carlisle (click here for a map of the area).
		Hexham’s proximity to Scotland means it is also has a bloody history, having been attacked by both Braveheart and Robert the Bruce.
		Hexham’s closeness to the cosmopolitan city of Newcastle is at odds with the town’s spectacular surrounding countryside.
	www.countrylife.co.uk /prprop/proped/hexham.php (985 words)

	Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham is a market town in Northumberland, England, located below the River Tyne.
		The closest major city to Hexham is Newcastle upon Tyne and is roughly 25 miles to the east.
		Hexham is part of the parlimentary consituency of Hexham.
	en.mcfly.org /Hexham (164 words)

	Royal launch for Hexham's restored Old Gaol
		Hexham's Old Gaol was built in 1330 by written order of the Archbishop of York, and is the earliest recorded purpose-built prison in England.
		In the Old Gaol, some exciting elements have come to fruition such as the installation of a glass lift to give visitors access to all four floors, including a view of the infamous dungeon, with its 20ft drop, and the reinstatement of the gaol's original spiral stone staircase, which was partially removed by the Victorians.
		Councillor John Lambert, Chairman of Tynedale Council said: "The Old Gaol and Moothall are well-loved landmarks in Tynedale, which played a crucial role in local history, the Old Gaol as part of the Borders March Law enforcement system and the Moothall as the magistrates court where prisoners were tried.
	www.tynedale.gov.uk /residents/newsviewsdetails.asp?menu=&submenu=&newsid=436 (819 words)

	Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		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.
		With a public golf course, swimming pool, and other sports and recreation facilities Hexham is ideally placed as a base for exploring the southern part of Northumberland and the northern part of Durham.
		From Hexham it is a short journey to Hadrian’s Wall, Kielder, Haltwhistle, Newcastle or Carlisle.
	www.go-britain.com /html/hexham.htm (339 words)

	Walks from Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham is the largest town in west Northumberland and is situated 20 miles west of Newcastle upon Tyne.
		Hexham is the administrative centre for the Tynedale district and has a population of some 11,000 people.
		Hexham is a thriving community with a wide range of facilities, the town is very popular with tourists and was recently voted England's favourite market town by Country Life magazine.
	www.tynevalleywalking.co.uk /site/department.cfm?id=9306397E-D4D1-2AEB-75AA37ADDEFFF74C&killnav=1 (286 words)

	Hexham Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB
		Hexham Northumberland Northumbria England UK GB This plain text version of the page is designed for printing and use by speech browsers.
		Hexham Abbey at the heart of the town dates back to the 7th century and its Saxon crypt may still be seen.
		Other historic buildings include the Old Gaol, the oldest purpose-built gaol (jail) in England which now houses the Border History Museum; and the Moothall which was once the administrative centre for the medieval County of Hexhamshire, controlled by the Bishop of York.
	www.northumberland.gov.uk /VG/text_hexham.htm (1227 words)

	All systems go for Hexham's Old Gaol and Moothall
		There to lend a helping hand were Peter Atkinson, MP for Hexham, Richard Boaden, Chairman of the Historic Hexham Trust which is leading the project, Councillor John Herron, Leader of Tynedale Council, which has supported the project and John Garrad who is the Project Manager for the scheme, with members of the design team.
		The Old Gaol, built in the 1330s, is the oldest purpose-built prison in the country.
		Displays in the Old Gaol will be upgraded with more information on the Border Reivers, the way of life of prisoners in the Middle Ages, and interactive displays that will enable visitors to experience the stories of the Old Gaol in a more up to date way.
	www.tynedale.gov.uk /residents/newsviewsdetails.asp?menu=&submenu=&newsid=297 (694 words)

	Old Gaol at Hexham - Gaolbreak of 1538
		In December 1538 a man called Robert More, claiming to be a priest from Chichester, was arrested at the house of Richard Yeldart in Nunwick and locked up in Hexham Gaol.
		Priests were treated with suspicion as some of them were known to act as spies, carrying messages between Scotland and Catholic France and Spain.
		There was plague in Hexham, so the man responsible for keeping the peace, Reynold Carnaby, had left for a safer place.
	www.tynedaleheritage.org /Resources/Gaolbreak.htm (337 words)

	Hexham - TheBestLinks.com - England, 11th century, 671, Monastery, ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham, England, 11th century, 671, Monastery, Northumberland, Newcastle upon...
		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.thebestlinks.com /Hexham.html (150 words)

	Hexham Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Hexham Northumberland
		From Hexham you are well placed to explore Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Durham with their coastal fortresses, magnificent cities, forests and valleys, pretty villages, wide empty beaches and the evocative ruins of Hadrian's Wall.
		Hexham makes an ideal base for exploring the area which is rich in history.
		To dial a number in Hexham from outside the UK: dial the International Access Code of the country you are calling from - follow that by the Country Code for the country you are calling to (44 for the UK) - dial the local area code omitting the initial ‘0’ e.g.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /hexhamhotels.html (704 words)

	Hexham (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		HEXHAM is back in business as the town’s traders finally have a united voice.
		Hexham get off markHexham Courant, United Kingdom - Aug 25, 2006The adventure for Hexham FC in the Wades Northern Alliance Second Division began at home on the opening day of the season against Westerhope.
		It is three miles from Haydon Bridge, nine to Hexham, and three from Bardon Mill, where it goes to auction at the Twice Brewed Inn at 7pm on Thursday...
	www.33beat.com /Hexham.html (384 words)

	All Northumbria cottages. Select from out 2 bedroom cottages in Northumbria. All our cottages and apartments in ...
		This 300 year old cottage is nestled within an idyllic and tranquil location within a secluded hamlet in the heart of Weardale.
		This attractive stone cottage is situated in the hamlet of Old Lyham.
		Close to sandy beach Semi-detached barn conversion for 4 This attractive stone built cottage has been converted from an old coach house and is situated in a quiet courtyard, adjacent to the Dunstanburgh Castle...
	www.bookcottages.com /allproperties.php?locationCode=DCA&numberBedrooms=2 (4838 words)

	Hexham Market, Northumberland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		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/index.html (260 words)

	The Adult Tour (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Our tour of Hexham began, as such things often do, at a monument - in this case a statue of Colonel Benson, son of a local family of landowners who was killed in the Boer War.
		Behind it is the Moot Hall, a singular granite block of a building which once formed the gatehouse tower of the garrison defence against the pesky Scots on their many and frequent forays into the coveted lands to the south.
		Now, as the Old Gaol, this accommodates the tourist office and the Border History Museum which provides information and displays concerning the border-raiding "reivers", as well as covering the building's use as a prison - a function it abandoned in 1824.
	www.go-britain.com /html/the_adult_tour.htm (1213 words)

	Prisons Hexham at Local.co.uk
		There were few prisons, Hexham in Northumberland being the first place to have a purpose built jail.
		Hexham was the first place to have a purpose built jail.
		The Hexham Old Gaol is in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, United Kingdom.
	www.local.co.uk /Hexham/Prisons (182 words)

	Hexham travel guide - Wikitravel
		Hexham is a historic market town in Northumberland, UK.
		Historic places in Hexham include the Moot Hall and the Old Gaol, which has been converted into a museum devoted to the history of the Border regions of England and Scotland.
		The abbey is located in a beautiful valley a few miles outside Hexham and is home to about eighty ordained members of the sangha.
	wikitravel.org /en/Hexham (426 words)

	Hexham Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
		The rest of Hexham's large and irregularly shaped Market Place (main market day is Tuesday) is peppered with remains of its medieval past.
		The massive walls of the fourteenth-century Moot Hall were built to serve as the gatehouse to "The Hall", a well-protected enclosure that was garrisoned against the Scots.
		Now, as the Old Gaol, this accommodates the Border History Museum (April-Oct daily 10am-4.30pm; Feb, March and Nov Mon, Tues and Sat 10am-4.30pm; £2), which provides information and displays concerning the border-raiding Reivers.
	www.infohub.com /Destinations/Europe-&-Russia/England/Hexham (645 words)

	HexhamNewsPage
		The Environment Agency – which is carrying out a £6.5 million flood alleviation scheme in Hexham – approached David and asked him to come up with ideas for cosmetic changesto the dreary burn.
		David explained: “When I was researching Hexham and Cockshaw, I discovered that once upon a time it was one of the most polluted streams in the Kingdom.
		The four oak totem poles were carved and coloured with the use of a blow torch, with two of the poles featuring stained glass and prisms to create coloured light.
	www.hexhamnet.co.uk /HexhamNewsPage.htm (681 words)

	england 1
		This old pub gives a strong sense of the past.
		The Dun Cow, 37 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3HN.
		Wetherspoon's sympathetic conversion of the old postal sorting office has produced an L-shaped bar with a south-facing walled garden.
	www.nomuzak.co.uk /england_1.html (3889 words)

	Day Trips Out along Hadrian's Roman Wall - NORTH COUNTRY WEB
		Old hunting lodge of the Duke of Northumberland dating to the early 18
		Established in 1878 this rural pottery still produces an extensive range of ceramics and salt glazed garden pots for sale and displayed all year round for the passing visitor.
		Birthplace of naturalist and engraver Thomas Bewick, the grounds includes a small museum, printing house and a reconstructed period farm yard maintained by the National Trust.
	www.roman-wall.co.uk /DaysOut.htm (574 words)

	Hotels in Hexham. Online booking for Hexham hotels, Northumberland
		Hexham is a lovely market town situated in stunning Northumbrian countryside towards the North Penines
		Hexham Abbey in the town dates from to the 7th century and other historic buildings include the Old Gaol, the oldest gaol in England which now houses the Border History Museum; and Moothall once the capital of the medieval County of Hexhamshire.
		In the 17th century Hexham was one of England's leading centres for leatherwork, especially leather gloves and the major employer but the industry here is now no moire
	www.information-britain.co.uk /hoteltowns.cfm?county=13&town=Hexham (392 words)

	AGM - 2002 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Almost 60 members assembled at Trinity Methodist church in Hexham this morning, from as far away as Essex and London but mostly from the North East, with representatives there from all the branches in the region.
		Some came because it was on a Saturday, some because it was in Hexham, some because of the talk and tour to follow, some for the opportunity to browse at the bookstall which Sheila Senior had set up.
		Although Hexham stone is not of good quality, the Romans had quarried at Corbridge and there was a plentiful supply of good quality stone there.
	www.ndfhs.fsnet.co.uk /Reports/agm_2002.html (2242 words)

	Hexham Events Page
		Hexham is a picturesque town, dominated by the magnificent Abbey founded in 674 AD by Saint Wilfrid.
		The newly refurbished 14th century Old Gaol is the oldest purpose built gaol in England and hosts the Border Library.
		Nearby are the Moothall, the old Courthouse, and the impressive Beaumont Street, home to the former Corn Exchange.
	www.hexhamnet.co.uk /HexhamEventsPage.htm (329 words)

	Tourism Northeast - News Room
		At intervals during the day, there will be demonstrations in the use of swords and pole arms outside the Old Gaol, and a mock trial in the nearby Moothall.(Included in the normal admission price.)at the Old Gaol, Hexham.
		Hexham's unique Old Gaol has been welcoming guests for over 600 years and has been transformed by a £1.5 million restoration into a fully accessible visitor attraction for the 21st century.
		Hexham was voted England's favourite market town by Country Life Magazine in 2005.
	www.tourismnortheast.co.uk /index.cfm?fuseaction=newsroom.detail&NewsID=647 (338 words)

	Hexham Old Gaol - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
		Hexham Old Gaol - 24 Hour Museum - official guide to UK museums, galleries, exhibitions and heritage
		The Old Gaol is the earliest documented purpose-built prison in England.
		The Gaol itself is the most important artefact.
	www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /museum_gfx_en/NE000062.html (251 words)

	Hexham is a market town market town in Northumberland Northumberland... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
		Hexham is a market town market town in Northumberland Northumberland...
		"Hexham" is a market town market town in Northumberland Northumberland, England England, located above the River Tyne River Tyne.
		Its crypt crypt survives, while the large Hexham Abbey Hexham Abbey dates from the 11th century 11th century onward.
	www.biodatabase.de /Hexham (123 words)

	Hexham - 英国政府観光庁
		Hexham is regarded as ‘The Capital of Tynedale’.
		Hexhamshire was a separate county for almost 300 years until Queen Elizabeth I annexed it to Northumberland in 1571.
		Today, the sporting attractions include Hexham National Hunt (jumps) Horse Race Course, three golf courses (including the PGA-approved Slaley Hall) and a country park providing boating and fishing at Tyne Green.
	www.visitbritain.com /VB3-ja-JP/destinationguides/england/englandsnorthcountry/northumbria/destinations/hexham.aspx (228 words)

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