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Hexham Abbey. The Frith Stool

May date from 674 when Wilfred founded the Monastery in 674. Hexham was a cathedral between 678 and 821 and during that period may have been the Bishop’s seat.

'Frith’ - Anglo- Saxon for ‘peace, security and safety, the frith stool being the most protective for anyone seeking church sanctuary.

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Uploaded on September 10, 2017
Taken on May 3, 2017