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I popped back into the Abbey yesterday (16th September) to look at the Frith Chair.  I spotted what looks like a possible standing stone tucked away in a corner of the porch.  The steward was unable to help me with a possible origin for this stone, so I've emailed the Abbey to see if they can shed light on its origin.  Curiosity killed the cat .....
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I popped back into the Abbey yesterday (16th September) to look at the Frith Chair. I spotted what looks like a possible standing stone tucked away in a corner of the porch. The steward was unable to help me with a possible origin for this stone, so I've emailed the Abbey to see if they can shed light on its origin. Curiosity killed the cat .....

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Anne T (2014-09-25)
Hexham Abbey: standing stone or grave marker? A quick update. No reply to my email so as I was passing I popped in (again). This stone has now been relocated to the west wall of the abbey and in this better light it is possible to see that it has been carved into this shape with a shallow bowl on top. As I was talking to a steward, the head verger came along and confirmed that this is a Roman altar, not a standing stone. They plan to move it into the visitor centre which is now due to open any day, and will contain a complete catalogue of all the artefacts held by the abbey. So, not a standing stone but I have got an answer. The new visitor centre sounds as if it is going to be fascinating.
AngieLake (2014-09-25)
Well done with all your detective work!
theCaptain (2014-09-26)
looks like a giant's tooth
Anne T (2014-09-27)
That's exactly what the Abbey Steward said! Wouldn't like the dentist's bill ..... !

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