Saturday 14 December 2013

Hexham

It was a grey, wet day in the Northumbrian market town of Hexham. It is also a bit of a climb up the hill of Hallgate from the car park to the town centre
Top of the hill in Hallgate. 
The Old Gaol, now a museum. It is reputed to be the oldest purpose built prison in England, and was built between 1330 and 1333.
The Tower. 
Priestpopple.
St. Mary's Chare.
Looking towards the Market Square. 
Beaumont Street. The entrance is Hexham Abbey is on the right

Alongside Hexham Abbey.

(Thanks to Mooncat755 for all of the above images). 

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