Escomb Saxon Church 675 A.D Bishop Auckland County Durham
Escomb Saxon church 'St. Johns' was constructed in circa 675 A.D it is the earliest example of a Saxon Church in the United Kingdom and possibly Europe. Set within a circular walled churchyard most scholars agree that St. Johns belongs to the earliest period of Northumbrian Christianity.
The church is most likely built of reclaimed stone obtained from the nearby Roman Fort of Binchester 'Vinovia or Vinovium' several worked Roman stones are visible around the church.
During the 13th century both the interior and exterior of the church were plastered & several frescoes adorned the interior of the church, today though the only fresco that remains is upon the 'Chancel Arch'
INTERESTING FEATURES INCLUDE:
Vernacular roof beams.
Saxon carved altar cross in Chancel.
Frosterly marble gravestone in the floor of the sanctuary.
12th Century Font.
Granite Cross at porch apex.
7th Century Sundial on south wall.
17th Century Sundial above porch door.
Stone in the shape of a mounting block or steps in north wall.
Stone with groove caused by chariot or oxen cart in north wall.
Roman Sixth Legion 'LEG VI' stone inserted upside down in north wall (Faded).
Various worked Roman stones with cross chisel marks around the church.
Roman altar stone (Faded).
16th Century grave stones of a Pagan & Roman influence.
St. Johns Church had been restored by 1880 following 15 years of neglect when it became disused as a place of worship, apart from this short period of time the church has been in continuous use since 675 A.D.
Escomb Saxon Church is two mile from Bishop Auckland and is a real gem that is often over-looked by residents of County Durham & the wider region. Yet St. Johns is a place of pilgrimage & solitude for people around the UK and even the world, many visitors are completing 'The Wear Valley Way' a local long distance walk.
If the church is not open during visiting hours then do not worry, at the rear of the church are some homes, call at No26 where the keys hang on an hook to the left of the front door 'genuine northern hospitality just let yourself in but remember to lock up & return the keys to their hook upon exiting & please don't forget to make a donation to help with the upkeep of St. Johns''.
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County Durham Escomb Anglo Saxon Church an exterior tour
Escomb Church was built in the second half of the 600s at Escomb near Bishop Auckland in County Durham.. It is still in use for communion and as such is the oldest British Church still in use today
This is a tour of the outside of the building pointing out some of the more interesting architectural features
If you get a chance to see this remarkable survival I strongly suggest you avail yourself of a visit
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Escomb Anglo-Saxon Church - Recordings taken in an empty church
This is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in England, located in Escomb, approximately 1.6 miles to the west of Bishop Auckland, County Durham...
The church was founded c.670-675 with much of the stone robbed from the nearby Roman Fort at Binchester. On the south wall is a 7th or early 8th Century sundial.
The chancel arch is also of typical Roman form
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By Popular Demand: Escomb Saxon Church Test Footage
By popular demand, here is the test footage from Escomb Saxon Church. If you're happy to watch experimental pans, zooms and focuses-es-es... I am happy to share them!
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Places to see in ( Bishop Auckland - UK )
Places to see in ( Bishop Auckland - UK )
Bishop Auckland is a market town and civil parish in County Durham in north east England. Bishop Auckland is located about 12 miles northwest of Darlington and 12 miles southwest of Durham at the confluence of the River Wear with its tributary the River Gaunless.
Much of the Bishop Auckland early history surrounds the bishops of Durham and the establishment of a hunting lodge, which later became the main residence of the Bishops of Durham. This link with the Bishops of Durham is reflected in the first part of the town's name.
During the Industrial Revolution, Bishop Auckland grew rapidly as coal mining took hold as an important industry. The subsequent decline of the coal mining industry in the late twentieth century has been blamed for a fall in the town's fortunes in other sectors. Today, the largest sector of employment in the town of Bishop Auckland is manufacturing.
Since 1 April 2009, the town's local government has come from the Durham County Council Unitary Authority. The unitary authority replaced the previous Wear Valley District Council and Durham County Council. Bishop Auckland is located in the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency. The town has a town-twinning with the French town of Ivry-sur-Seine.
Bishop Auckland is located about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Darlington and 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Durham. The town is served by Bishop Auckland railway station, which marks the point where the Tees Valley Line becomes the Weardale Railway. The town is not served directly by any motorways. Notable wards include Cockton Hill, Woodhouse Close, and Henknowle. Additionally, once neighbouring villages such as South Church, Tindale Crescent, St Helen Auckland, and West Auckland now more or less merge seamlessly into the town.
The town has a number of Grade I listed buildings. The grounds of Auckland Castle alone contain seven such structures. Additionally Escomb Saxon Church, St Andrew's parish church, St Helen's church, St Helen Hall, West Auckland Manor House, the East Deanery and the 14th century Bishop Skirlaw bridge are all Grade I listed. Other notable buildings include the town hall, a Victorian railway viaduct and Binchester Roman fort.
The town has links with the birth of the railways, with the original 1825 route of the Stockton and Darlington Railway passing through West Auckland and Timothy Hackworth, a well-known locomotive builder, built steam locomotives in the neighbouring town of Shildon. Today, Bishop Auckland railway station still provides passenger services being located at the end of the Wear Valley Line. Since May 2010 it has been re-connected with the Weardale Railway which provides passenger services up the valley to Stanhope.
( Bishop Auckland - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Bishop Auckland . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Bishop Auckland - UK
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QUEST 23: ESCOMB SAXON CHURCH: This is the oldest church in the country and is located not far from Bishop Auckland in County Durham. The church has a beautiful stillness and peace about it and one can still see a few traces of medieval painting on the archway entrance to the altar area, although some items such as the shield once prominent upon the wall has sadly not stood the test of time.
There are of course connections to the Neville bloodline here as Alek explains. The church is well looked after and well loved, which one can most certainly tell.
There is an ancient sun dial above the porch entrance and some interesting grave stones in the burial ground outside and a very ancient cross behind the altar depicting ‘Fleur De Lys’ which one can barely make out do to age and time…
A very peaceful and simple church, very much of its time and still used today.
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3340 - Restaurants for sale in Escomb County Durham - Preferred Commercial
3340 - Restaurants for sale in Escomb County Durham - Preferred Commercial
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Public House & Restaurant in Escomb County Durham
Escomb, Co Durham, England
Advert Ref: 3340
Business Description
Preferred Commercial is delighted to offer for sale this busy public house and restaurant, which was established in 1630 and which has been in our clients' careful hands since 2001. The pub is only now being offered to the market due to a change in our clients' circumstances. The business trades 7 days a week and generates a turnover in the region of £200,000 per annum with a gross profit of 53%. Our clients offer an extensive range of alcohol, along with high quality traditional pub food. We feel the turnover could be further increased by embarking on a modest marketing campaign. There is also scope to offer an outside catering service. The pub is free of tie, has an excellent reputation and is renowned for its friendly service and competitive prices. There is a website in place advertising the pub and services provided. The premises are well-equipped to suit the trade and have been fitted to a high standard throughout. The property also boasts 3-bedroom owners' accommodation with lounge, kitchen and bathroom. This is an ideal opportunity to acquire an already busy pub with huge scope for future development. Early negotiations with Preferred Commercial must come highly recommended.
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The Saxon Inn occupies substantial detached 2-storey premises, ideally located in a prominent and sought after trading position in the village of Escomb, County Durham. The business benefits from ample private parking and is surrounded many residential properties, from which it draws much trade. The local amenities are in the vicinity and there is a bus stop close by. Escomb is a rural and idyllic village situated on the River Wear and is surrounded by picturesque countryside. The village is a desirable place in which to live and is popular with commuters. The premises boast easy access to the A-road network and the A1(M). Bishop Auckland lies approximately 2 miles away, while Darlington is 13 miles away.
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Substantial 2-storey detached public house premises with 3-bedroom owners' accommodation. Briefly comprising:
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• Commercial kitchen with cooker, microwave oven, refrigerators and freezers
• Restaurant with tables and chairs
• Bar room with pool table, fire place and TV
• Second bar room with seating
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• 3 x double bedrooms
• Family bathroom
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• Dining room
• Lounge
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• Parking facilities
• Beer garden
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Mon - Fri: 12:00pm to 2:00pm and 5:00pm to 11:30pm Sat - Sun: 12:00pm to 11:30pm
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