2008
NZ1830 : Saxon Church at Escomb
taken 18 years ago, near to Escomb, County Durham, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Saxon Church in this square
Saxon Church at Escomb
Escomb Saxon Church is one of the oldest Anglo-Saxon churches in England, located in Escomb, approximately 2.5km to the west of Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Founded in c.670-675, much of the stone came from the nearby Roman Fort at Binchester. On the south wall is a 7th or early 8th Century sundial, and on the north wall is a reused Roman stone with the markings "LEG VI" (Sixth Legion) set upside down. The church was restored in 1875-80 by RJ Johnson, and in 1965 by Sir Albert Richardson. It is a Grade I listed building.
The church is one of only three complete Anglo-Saxon churches remaining in England. (text from Wikipedia)
Founded in c.670-675, much of the stone came from the nearby Roman Fort at Binchester. On the south wall is a 7th or early 8th Century sundial, and on the north wall is a reused Roman stone with the markings "LEG VI" (Sixth Legion) set upside down. The church was restored in 1875-80 by RJ Johnson, and in 1965 by Sir Albert Richardson. It is a Grade I listed building.
The church is one of only three complete Anglo-Saxon churches remaining in England. (text from Wikipedia)
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- Grid Square
- NZ1830, 107 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- hayley green (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 16 March, 2008 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Monday, 17 March, 2008
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 187 302
[100m precision]
WGS84: 54:40.0135N 1:42.6118W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
NZ 189 301
- View Direction
- Northwest (about 315 degrees)
