Nominal: 648 Hz Weight: 2396 lbs Diameter: 50.13" Bell 1 of 10
Founded by Mears & Stainbank 1924
Dove Bell ID: 3273 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Hexham Abbey
Diocese of Newcastle
Major Parish Church, 625074
http://www.hexhamabbey.org.ukOverview
Grid reference: NY 935 641
St Wilfrid, Bishop of York, founded the church about 674AC as a Benedictine monastery on land granted to him by Queen Etheldreda. It was re-founded as an Augustinian priory by the Archbishop of York in 1113 and a market town developed outside the precinct. Hexham Abbey was dissolved at the Reformation in 1537 but remained the parish church. The easternmost bay of the Chancel was rebuilt by John Dobson in 1858. The Decorated style Nave was built in 1908 by Temple Moore on the plan of the Priory Nave.
Visiting and facilities
Building is open for worship
Wheelchair access ramp Regular Choir Concerts/Live music Guided tours Guidebooks/notes available Gift shop
Building
Ground Plan Description and Dimensions
Footprint of Church buildings: 1893 m²
Description of Archaeology and History
St Wilfrid, Bishop of York, founded the church about 674AC as a Benedictine monastery on land granted to him by Queen Etheldreda. The close link with the royal house was important in its early history. An understanding of the manner in which the monastery was established and developed is crucial to any understanding of the development of early Northumbria. It soon became a centre for pilgrims to view the holy relics of saints. A cathedral from 681-821, it suffered under the Viking raids in the 9th century and the area became very unsettled.
It was re-founded as an Augustinian priory by the Archbishop of York in 1113 and a market town developed outside the precinct. Hexham shows how the religious foundation led to the creation of an early market town and has considerable importance for the study of the evolution of the modern town. Hexham suffered under raids by the Scots in the 13th and 14th centuries but then prospered for two hundred years. Hexham Abbey was dissolved at the Reformation in 1537 but remained the parish church. The monastic buildings, possessions and endowments were granted to the king’s representative in Hexhamshire, Sir Reynold Carnaby.
Exterior Description
Externally, still surviving, are the main gatehouse of the Priory, now without its upper story, parts of the western range of cloisters, notably the lavatorium, and of the eastern range the Chapter House vestibule and the warming house wall.
Interior
Interior Description
Hexham Abbey has a 7th century Roman crypt, a Saxon eastern apsidal chapel and 12th century early English style Chancel, Transepts, vaulted aisles and an embattled tower. The easternmost bay of the Chancel was rebuilt by John Dobson in 1858. There are two Chantry Chapels, of Sir Robert Ogle (d. 1409) and Prior Leschman (d. 1491). The Decorated style Nave was built in 1908 by Temple Moore on the plan of the Priory Nave.
Fixtures and fittings
Clock
Clock with wood door frame.
Clock
19th Century Clock with cast iron posted frame located in Tower made by JohnMoore from Clerkenwell, London in 1821
Historical Notes
1821 - 1821
Period Qualifier: 2
Bells
Nominal: 1624.7 Hz Weight: 581 lbs Diameter: 26.63" Bell 2 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1999
Dove Bell ID: 24580 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1458 Hz Weight: 591 lbs Diameter: 27.5" Bell 3 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1999
Dove Bell ID: 24581 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1296 Hz Weight: 588 lbs Diameter: 28.88" Bell 4 of 10
Founded by Thomas Lester 1742
Dove Bell ID: 24582 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1214 Hz Weight: 616 lbs Diameter: 30.25" Bell 5 of 10
Founded by Thomas II Mears 1836
Dove Bell ID: 24583 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 1084 Hz Weight: 672 lbs Diameter: 32" Bell 6 of 10
Founded by Alfred Silva Lawson 1884
Dove Bell ID: 24584 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 972 Hz Weight: 730 lbs Diameter: 34" Bell 7 of 10
Founded by Whitechapel Bell Foundry 1977
Dove Bell ID: 24585 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 864 Hz Weight: 1008 lbs Diameter: 36.25" Bell 8 of 10
Founded by Alfred Silva Lawson 1884
Dove Bell ID: 24586 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 810 Hz Weight: 1232 lbs Diameter: 39.75" Bell 9 of 10
Founded by Thomas I Mears 1801
Dove Bell ID: 24587 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Nominal: 729 Hz Weight: 1484 lbs Diameter: 43" Bell 10 of 10
Founded by Alfred Silva Lawson 1884
Dove Bell ID: 24588 Tower ID: 16213 - View Tower Listed: No Canons: Removed Cracked: No
Churchyard
Grid reference: NY 935 641
Burial and War Grave Information
It is unknown whether the building is consecrated.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has been used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard is used for burial.
It is unknown whether the churchyard has war graves.
National Heritage record for England designations
Environment
Ancient, Veteran & Notable Trees
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
There are no records of Ancient, Veteran or Notable Trees within the curtilage of this site.
Renewables
| Renewable | Installed |
|---|---|
| Solar PV Panels | No |
| Solar Thermal Panels | No |
| Biomass | No |
| Wind Turbine | No |
| Air Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ground Source Heat Pump | No |
| Ev Charging | No |
Species summary
There are no records of species within the curtilage of this site.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
'Seek advice' Species
More information on species and action to be taken upon discovery.
Caring for God's Acre is a conservation charity working to support groups and individuals to investigate, care for, and enjoy the wildlife and heritage treasures found within churchyards and other burial grounds. Look on their website for information and advice and please contact their staff directly. They can help you manage this churchyard for people and wildlife.
To learn more about all the species recorded against this church, go to the Burial Ground Portal within the NBN Atlas. You can check the spread of records through the years, discovering what has been recorded and when, plus what discoveries might remain to be uncovered.
Further information
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