The Moot Hall, Medieval tower in Hexham, England.
The Moot Hall is a four-story tower gateway with a three-story square annexe constructed from ashlar stone in a T-shaped layout in Hexham. The building features a vaulted passageway on the ground level that once served as the main thoroughfare through the structure.
Archbishop Alexander Neville of York commissioned this gatehouse around 1379 as an entrance to Hallgate. The structure has endured for centuries and reflects medieval northern English fortified architecture.
The ground floor now houses an art gallery, while the upper levels display collections from the local museums department. This modern use brings activity to the medieval space and connects its past with contemporary cultural programs.
The building sits centrally at Market Place and is easily reached on foot in the town center. The vaulted ground-level passage allows visitors to walk through the gateway and examine its structural details up close.
The building contains defensive features such as two-story pointed recesses and provisions for a portcullis, highlighting its role as a fortified access point. These defensive elements remain visible in the stonework today.
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