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Early Medieval

Hexham Abbey Norse Raid 875

875
Northumberland, England
Also known as: Vikings destroy Hexham 875 · Norse sack of Hexham monastery
Era
Early Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Northumberland, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Hexham monastery
Forces
Hexham monks & servants c. 30–80.
VS
Victor
Norse raiders
Forces
Norse raiders c. 200–500
Outcome
Abbey destroyed; community dispersed
The Battle

History & Significance

The Norse destruction of Hexham — one of the most architecturally ambitious Anglo-Saxon monasteries with its remarkable Wilfrid crypt — ended three centuries of continuous worship on the site.

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Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Hexham Abbey Norse Raid 875

Hexham Manor Office (or gaol)
Scheduled monument · ~0.1 miles
Remains of medieval priory and Anglo-Saxon monastery under and around Hexham Abbey and its precincts
Scheduled monument · ~0.2 miles
Hexham Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~0.5 miles
Linnels (or Linnolds) Bridge
Scheduled monument · ~1.8 miles
Motte castle, 170m west of Warden parish church
Scheduled monument · ~2.2 miles
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