One of the most complete Saxon churches in the UK, Escomb Saxon Church has been a place of worship since approximately 670 AD. The building materials that make up the church go back a lot further, though; many were taken from the old Roman fort at Binchester, and Roman INSCRIPTIONS can be seen on many of the stones used in the construction of the church. The church is located in a lovely, shaded g
reen, in the centre of Escomb village, 1 1/2 miles from Bishop Auckland. It is not known for certain when the church was begun, but architectural evidence points to sometime between 670 and 690 AD. This would make it one of the first Northumbrian Christian churches to be built. The church is one of five parishes grouped with Etherley, Hamsterley and Witton le Wear. SERVICES
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays 11.00am
5th Sunday – a joint service in one of the five parish churches
WEDDINGS & SPECIAL OCCASIONS
We are very happy to welcome anyone for weddings, blessings, christenings and other special services. Just contact us and we can try and work out how best to help you celebrate your special time. LOCATION
Escomb is located 2 miles west of Bishop Auckland in county Durham. ACCESS
Keys available from 28, Saxon Green, Escomb
Summer 9.00am-8.00pm. Winter 9.00am-4.00pm
GUIDED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND PILGRIMAGES
Details from the Visits Co-ordinator, Mrs. Gill Beddow – Home Tel. 01388 602860 or email [email protected]
Currently, the church has no vicar. John Barnett
