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About Escomb
Lying in a prominent position ringed by the River Wear, Escomb is best known for its magnificent Saxon Church reputed to be the best Saxon Church in England, built from stones brought from the near-by ruined Roman Fort at Binchester. The age of the church is indicative of just what an old region this is.
Escomb Church is completely fascinating, it has beautiful doorways, original Saxon carving, and a crude octagonal font on which remain the holes for lead fasteners - this is thought to be at least seven centuries old. On the southern exterior wall of the church there is an unusual 7th century sundial.
In celebration of the Millennium the church has what is known as the Escomb Textile, this was made locally and includes work by local school children.
In the churchyard visitors will note graves belong to local people, these cover several centuries.
Escomb lies around one and a half miles from Bishop's Auckland, and like many Durham communities it has a history associated with mining. However, the River Wear offers opportunities for boating fishing and exploring the regions wildlife heritage.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Escomb
| Binchester Roman Fort | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Auckland Castle | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Locomotion - The National Railway Museum | (3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Brancepeth Castle | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Raby Castle | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Durham Castle | (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hamsterley Forest | (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Durham Cathedral | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Bowes Museum | (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Barnard Castle | (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Egglestone Abbey | (12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Waldrige Fell Country Park | (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Castle Eden Walkway Country Park | (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Allensford Country Park | (14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Lumley Castle | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in EscombAll attractions in County DurhamComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Escomb
Bishop Auckland, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction E)
This was the busy social and commercial centre of the south-west Durham coalfield, but the town is actually much older than the...
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Coundon, in the county of County Durham (3.1 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)
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Kirk Merrington, in the county of County Durham (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
Kirk Merrington is a pretty, hilltop village overlooking the Wear Valley and the Cleveland Hills.
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Craigside, in the county of County Durham (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction NW)
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Wolsingham, in the county of County Durham (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction NW)
This is a lovely village lying on the edge of the North Pennines in an area of great scenic beauty. It is a wild and beautiful landscape dotted only by scattered farms with meadows full of grazing sheep and cattle.
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Durham, in the county of County Durham (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction NE)
Welcome to the City of Durham in the North East of England. Durham as a town reflects the long history of its magnificent castle...
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Kelloe, in the county of County Durham (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction E)
Kelloe has pleasant riverside areas and is in close proximity to historic Hartlepool Quay and the seaside resort town of Peterlee on England's northern coast.
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Darlington, in the county of County Durham (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction SE)
Darlington, bustling though it is today was once a small Saxon settlement, this flourished as evidenced by the beautiful building of the church dedicated to Saint Cuthbert which lies at the heart of the town.
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Barnard Castle, a Historic Market Town in the county of County Durham (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction SW)
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Stanhope, in the county of County Durham (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction NW)
This is a lovely, bustling little town is set amidst the charm of Weardale, it is almost entirely built of stone particularly around the old Market Square, dominated by a fine stone cross.
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Beamish, in the county of County Durham (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction N)
Beamish is famous for its lovely open-air museum which so vividly brings to life how the folk of the region lived at the turn of the 20th century.
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Penshaw, in the county of Tyne & Wear (17.2 miles, 27.7 km, direction NE)
Penshaw lies in open countryside between the urban sprawl of Sunderland and Washington.
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Washington, in the county of Tyne & Wear (17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction NE)
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Richmond, in the county of North Yorkshire (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction S)
Richmond is a lovely old market town on the River Swale in North Yorkshire.
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Yarm, in the county of North Yorkshire (18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction SE)
Situated in the heart of the Tees valley, the picturesque town of Yarm has a long and interesting history. It was also...
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All towns in County DurhamComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bishop Auckland Station | (1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction SE) |
| Shildon Station | (3.9 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| A1(M) Junction 60 | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction E) |
| A1(M) Junction 59 | (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SE) |
| Teesside International Airport | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SE) |
| Newcastle International Airport | (25.7 miles, 41.3 km, direction N) |
| Escomb to London | (228.0 miles, 366.8 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Escomb
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Escomb center |
| Manor House Hotel | (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction S) |
| The Otter Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction S) |
| Whitworth Hall Country Park Hotel | (4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE) |
| Headlam Hall Hotel | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction S) |
| Honest Lawyer Hotel | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE) |
| Aston Hotel | (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SE) |
| Farnley Tower | (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE) |
| Kings Lodge Hotel | (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction NE) |
| Three Tuns Hotel | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE) |
| The White Horse | (10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Escomb |
