Escomb Church, Anglo-Saxon church in Escomb, England.
The tall stone walls of Escomb Church rise 23 feet high, featuring five small windows and a rectangular nave measuring 43 feet in length.
Built around 675 AD during the Anglian Kingdom of Northumbria period, the church incorporates stones from the neighboring Roman fort of Vinovia at Binchester.
The church stands among only four remaining complete Anglo-Saxon churches in England, preserving early Christian architectural elements and worship practices.
Located 1.5 miles west of Bishop Auckland in County Durham, the church maintains regular services and welcomes visitors throughout the year.
A seventh-century sundial adorns the south wall, while the north wall displays an upside-down Roman stone marked with the inscription LEG VI.
Location: County Durham
Inception: 7 century
Architectural style: Anglo-Saxon architecture
Website: https://escombsaxonchurch.co.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.66585,-1.70810
Latest update: May 16, 2025 04:21
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