You can really step back in time at this spot. During the 7th Century, the palace of King Edwin of Northumbria and his successors was at Gefrin. Excavations have revealed a huge complex of great halls more than 85 feet (26 m) in length here. Be sure to check out the monument on the northern side.

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2. Ad Gefrin & Yeavering Bell loop from Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

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3. Wester Tor (537 m) – Yeavering Hamlet loop from Kirknewton

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Location: Kirknewton, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Ad Gefrin: Anglo-Saxon Palace and Settlement

1. Yeavering Bell loop from Kirknewton — Northumberland National Park

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3. Wester Tor (537 m) – Yeavering Hamlet loop from Kirknewton

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