Alchmund of Hexham
Alcmund of Hexham (died 7 September 780 or 781) became the 7th bishop of the see of Hexham in Northumberland when he was consecrated on 24 April 767; the see was centred on the church there founded by Wilfrid.
Eahlmund | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Hexham | |
| Appointed | before 24 April 767 |
| Term ended | 7 September 780 or 781 |
| Predecessor | Frithubeorht |
| Successor | Tilbeorht |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 24 April 767 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 7 September 780 or 781 Hexham, Northumberland |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 7 September |
| Venerated in | Catholic Church; Anglican Communion |
| Shrines | Hexham Abbey, Northumberland |
Alcmund died on 7 September 780 or 781 and was buried beside Acca outside the church. Virtually nothing is now known of his life, but he was apparently deeply venerated as one of the Hexham saints.
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