Abbey Close
On the list as The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic
About Abbey Close
Abbey Close, listed as The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic, is one of 5 Grade I listed buildings in Hexham and about 9,341 in England. It was among the first 53 buildings in Hexham to be listed, on 2 October 1951, and its entry was last amended on 18 May 1976. It stands in the Hexham conservation area, designated in 1972, and over a scheduled monument, Remains of medieval priory and Anglo-Saxon monastery under and around Hexham Abbey and its precincts. Within 400 metres are 4 more Grade I buildings and 154 other listed buildings.
HERead the official list entryHistoric England’s description of the building, its history and why it is listed · List entry 1370776↗Grade I is for buildings of exceptional interest, about 2.5% of all listed buildings in England. Listing protects the whole building, inside and out: changes need listed building consent from the council.
Make it a walk: 5 listed buildings in about 10 minutes
Hexham · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
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Questions about Abbey Close
Is Abbey Close listed?
Yes. The Claustral Buildings of the Former Augustinian Priory of St Andrew Now Incorporated in Hexham Court House and Hexham House Clinic the Court House and Hexham House Clinic is listed Grade I on the National Heritage List for England (list entry 1370776), first listed on 2 October 1951.
Can you visit Abbey Close?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
Is Abbey Close in a conservation area?
Yes, the Hexham conservation area, designated in 1972.
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