Acca of Hexham
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Acca of Hexham was an early medieval Northumbrian prelate, serving as bishop of Hexham from 709 until 732, and subsequently commemorated as a Christian saint.
Remnant of cross that stood at Acca's grave, Hexham Abbey
Hexham Abbey
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Hexham Abbey is a Grade I listed church dedicated to St Andrew, in the town of Hexham, Northumberland, in the North East of England. Originally built in AD 674, the Abbey was built up during the 12th
Acca of Hexham
…of converting continental heathens. On the return from their second journey to Rome in 692, Wilfrid was reinstated at Hexham and made Acca abbot of St Andrew's monastery there. During Wilfrid's later years, Acca was the older man's loyal companion, eventually succeeding him in 709 as abbot and bishop. Acca tackled his…
East end of Hexham Abbey
Inside Hexham Abbey
15th century panel paintings in Hexham Abbey.
Atkinson memorial with list of clerics