Escomb is situated two miles west of Bishop Auckland in the Wear Valley. The church was built around 675 AD with stone probably from the Roman Fort at Binchester. It was originally thought that the church was an offshoot of one of the local monasteries eg Whitby or Hartlepool but this is only one of several possibilities as there are no known written records until 990 AD. The church is one of five parishes grouped with Etherley, Hamsterley, Witton Park and Witton-le-Wear .
Escomb church is on the national register of the Small Pilgrim Places Network. These places are small, spiritual oases, offering an atmosphere that encourages stillness, prayer and reflection for people of all faiths or none.
Vicar – Richard Deimel - 01388 602861 or 07814 232248
Church Warden – Mr. John Burgess 01388 606342
Church Warden – Mr. Derek Jago 01388 458358
SERVICES
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays 11.00am
5th Sunday – a joint service in one of the five parish churches
LOCATION
Escomb is located 2 miles west of Bishop Auckland in county Durham. For a details of how to find us please visit the Directions page.
ACCESS
Keys available from 26, Saxon Green, Escomb
Summer 9.00am-8.00pm. Winter 9.00am-4.00pm
Guides on duty on some summer afternoons
GUIDED TOURS, EDUCATIONAL VISITS AND PILGRIMAGES
Details from the Visits Co-ordinator, Mrs. Gill Beddow – Home Tel. 01388 602860 or email gillbeddow@googlemail.com
