Saxon Church at Escomb
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Description
"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)" Photo by hayley green, 2008, and licensed for reuse under a Creative Commons Licence. -
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Link: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/727288
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Added by: Simon Cotterill
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