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Market Place, Hexham. Founded by St Wilfrid in 674, the original Saxon church was (as many buildings of that time) constructed from stones taken from Hadrian's Wall. The crypt is all that remains of the original building and Roman inscriptions can still be seen on some of the stones. The present 12th Century Abbey remains Hexham's Parish church. Its treasures include the stone "Saint Wilfrid's Chair", reputedly the coronation seat for the Kings of Northumbria; and the grand Midnight Stair which once led to the canon's dormitory. There is a good Visitor Centre and shop and guided tours are also available. Open: Daily, all year June - Sept 09:30am - 7:00pm, October - May 09:30am -5:00pm. Admission donations only. (2003) Tel: +44 (0)1434 - 602031. Partially accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. For more details, please visit the Hexham Abbey Website.

Weldon Bridge, Off the B6344, between Morpeth and Rothbury. A deserted Augustinian Priory founded in 1135 and restored in the 19th Century in a lovely setting beside the River Coquet. Today it is one of the finest Gothic priory buildings in England. It is becoming an increasingly popular location for choral and organ recitals because of its superb acoustics, including an annual classical music festival, Brinkburn Summer Music. Visitors are also thrilled by a number of major pieces of stunning contemporary sculpture. In 1998 the Monk's House at Brinkburn was reopened for visitors. Open (2003): Daily, April - Sept, 10:00am - 6:00pm, October 10:00 - 5:00pm. Adults: £2.00 (2003). Tel: +44 (0)1665 - 570628. For more details about the Priory, please see English Heritage.

A small cave cut from the rocky side of the River Coquet at Warkworth, close to Warkworth Castle. Reached only by being rowed across the river on a small rowing boat. Open from April - September (2003), 11:00am - 5:00pm, Wed, Sun and Bank Holidays - tickets from the Castle. Adults: £2.00 (2003) - castle extra. For more details, please see English Heritage.

In Durham City, in the neighbouring County of Durham. When the Vikings attacked Holy Island, St Cuthbert's remains were removed by the monks and after much traveling were laid to rest in a loop of the River Wear - the present site of Durham Cathedral. St Cuthbert's coffin may still be viewed at the Cathedral which has been voted the most beautiful building in the world by an "Illustrated London News" survey of architects. Also at Durham Cathedral is St Cuthbert's Cross (pictured), a representation of which is used for the symbol of the St Cuthbert's Way long distance footpath between Melrose and Holy Island. The Cathedral is open daily, all year. Tel: +44 (0)191 - 386 - 4266.

In Jarrow, in neighbouring South Tyneside, 5 miles south east of Newcastle. Our present knowledge of the kingdom of Northumbria owes much to the 8th century writings of the Venerable Bede, England's first historian. At Bede's world are the remains of his monastery, St Paul's, a museum and dramatic reconstructions. Open: Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 5:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 5:30pm (April-Oct). Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm, Sunday 12:00pm - 4:30pm (Nov-March). Closed Good Friday, Christmas times may vary, please contact the museum for details. Adults: £4.50 (2002). Tel: +44 (0)191 489 - 2106.