The Frith Stool, or Sanctuary Chair, at Hexham, 1861. A '...stone preserved at Hexham, is the identical "Frith Stool," or "Fridstol'' - from frith, peace; stol, seat - which for ages was the sanctuary chair of the famous monastery in that town. It is the only one known to exist in this country at the present day'. A 7th/8th century cathedra or throne at Hexham Abbey in Northumberland. From "Illustrated London News", 1861.

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