Where is Escomb Church?

Escomb Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7SY), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.

How do I get to Escomb Church?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7SY.

Is Escomb Church a listed building?

Escomb Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.

Is Escomb Church free to visit?

Yes, Escomb Church is free to enter.

How do I get to Escomb Church?

The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7SY.

Historic churches · North East England

Escomb Church

Also known as: Eaglais Escomb

In or near High Etherley.

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Escomb Church — church in Escomb, County Durham, England, UK.

Escomb Church, historic churches in North East England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 30 min–1 h
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West · 2.0 km

Free entry

Getting there & planning your visit

Escomb Church is located in County Durham, postcode DL14 7SY. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, which is 2 km away. Entry to the church is free.

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Escomb Church is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to AD 601. Built in the Anglo-Saxon architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in Escomb, County Durham, England, UK". Coordinates: 54.6660°, -1.7081°.

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Heritage listing

Escomb Church is the Church of England parish church of Escomb, County Durham, a village about 1+1⁄2 miles (2.4 km) west of Bishop Auckland. It is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in England and one of only four complete Anglo-Saxon churches remaining in England, the others being St Laurence's Church, Bradford-on-Avon, Greensted Church, and All Saints' Church, Brixworth. The church is a Grade I listed building.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Escomb Church is an ancient Saxon church built around 675 AD, notable for its well-preserved architecture and historical significance. Visitors can explore the church and its surroundings, which offer a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and prayer.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 54.6660, -1.7081
District: County Durham
Parish: County Durham, unparished area
Postcode: DL14 7SY
Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland
Phone: 01388 602860
Established: 675
Nearest railway station: Bishop Auckland West — 2 km
Opening: Summer 9.00am-8.00pm; Winter 9.00am-4.00pm
Official site: escombchurch.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q5397373 (CC0)
wikipedia: Escomb Church (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Escombe Church.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Escomb Church?: Escomb Church is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL14 7SY), in the parish of County Durham, unparished area.
What is Escomb Church?: Escomb Church — church in Escomb, County Durham, England, UK.
How do I get to Escomb Church?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL14 7SY.
When was Escomb Church built?: Built or established in 675.
Is Escomb Church a listed building?: Escomb Church is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
Is Escomb Church free to visit?: Yes, Escomb Church is free to enter.
How do I get to Escomb Church?: The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland West, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL14 7SY.