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Hexham Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Hexham Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Hexham Magazine — updated daily.

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A flowing river with vibrant autumn foliage along its banks, leading to an old stone building with a mossy roof hidden in dense trees.

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Blood on the Devil's Water: How the 1464 Battle of Hexham Broke the Lancastrians

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A silver car is parked in a cobblestone lot next to a historic building with pillars, while other cars are parked further back and a large building covered in scaffolding is visible in the background.

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'Gang to Hexham': How a Northumberland Town Became a Border Euphemism for Hell

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

The Golden Gate Bridge spans across a body of water with hills in the background under a soft, twilight sky.

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England's First Purpose-Built Prison: Inside Hexham's 14th-Century Old Gaol

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

Detailed view of an ancient wall with carved geometric patterns and textured stone surfaces, possibly in an archaeological site.

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Inside Hexham Abbey: The Surviving 7th-Century Crypt and Its Roman Stones

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

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