Having never seen this moth before, I have now found a second one within a few weeks hiding in the house. It is an Old Lady (Mormo maura), this one in much better condition than the first. It is quite large for a moth and the UK Moth website says it "hides by day in old buildings and sheds" although I am not sure how it made its way to my bedroom. It doesn't come to light and is said to be local rather than common, although there are quite a few records from around Newcastle. As is the way, it agreed to pose for a photo before being released.
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