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Escomb Saxon Church

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One of the most complete Saxon churches in the UK, St John's, Escomb 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. more details ...
Escomb, County Durham, England

About Escomb Saxon Church
Attraction Type: Church
Location: In the centre of Escomb, 1½ miles west of Bishop Auckland
Website: Escomb Saxon Church
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Nearest Attractions Raby Castle - 6.4 miles (Castle) Durham Cathedral - 9.2 miles (Cathedral) Durham Castle - 9.2 miles (Castle) Piercebridge Roman Bridge - 9.3 miles (Roman) Crook Hall - 9.7 miles (Historic House) Stanwick Camp - 11.1 miles (Prehistoric) Rokeby Park - 11.9 miles (Historic House) Barnard Castle - 12.1 miles (Castle)

Nearest Towns and Villages Darlington - 10.8 miles away Richmond - 18.4 miles away Blanchland - 18.8 miles away Bywell - 21.4 miles away Ovingham - 21.7 miles away Corbridge - 24.1 miles away Northallerton - 25.5 miles away Hexham - 26 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Gill Bank Farm Holiday Cottage - 6.4 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Bishop Auckland, County Durham Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £220

The Granary - 6.5 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Wolsingham, County Durham Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £400

Stable cottages 1 and 2 - 6.5 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Wolsingham, County Durham Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £220

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Nearest Hotels

Luxury Apartments Bishop Auckland - 1.9 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Bishop Auckland, County Durham Stay from: £120.00

The Queens Head Hotel - 2 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Durham, County Durham Stay from: £40.00

The Manor House Hotel & Country Club - 2.4 miles from Escomb Saxon Church West Auckland, County Durham Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Bridge Inn - 3.6 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Bishop Auckland, County Durham From: £40.00

Dowfold House - 3.7 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Crook, County Durham From: £45.00

Dale End Hamsterley - 4.3 miles from Escomb Saxon Church Bishop Auckland, County Durham From: £30.00

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Bishop Auckland
Tourist Information Centre
Town Hall
Market Place
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
England
DL14 7NP
Tel: 01388 602610
Alternate Tel: 01388 604922
Fax: 01388 604960
Email: bishopauckland.touristinfo@durham.gov.uk
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