Such an evocative location, this simple church building has so many features that connect the visitor with its early Christian history and the important characters from that era, some 1300 years ago ... but also indirectly with the Romans from half a millennium earlier.

Absolutely marvelous! Huge piece of history and really nice for quiet time.

A quaint corner of England. As beautiful as it is charming. The oldest, most complete Saxon church in England. Only a short hop from the weardale way walk. Local amenities are provided by the Saxon Inn pub, located opposite the church.

Highly recommend a visit, you can pick up a key from outside one of the houses near the church instructions are on the church door. Remember to sign the visitor book and leave a donation

Interesting church, strange headstones , other oddities

Don’t look for the opening times, you can pick the key up at a nearby house. Anglo-saxon gem, and not that far from Durham.

Fascinating early Saxon Church with links to nearby Roman fort. Pick up the key at number 28 (no need to knock) and look inside. There is a small museum in the lobby and laminated guides on what to look for. This could be the best preserved and most complete 7th century Church in England. Fascinating for non Church goers too

Fascinating historical Saxon church. We appreciated the information cards, which were placed on the ends of pews and other locations. Very interesting and factual. Well worth a visit, as so much history.

Excellent place to visit, full of history. Beautiful 6th century church, as the eldest in England, with Roman stones incorporated. Well worth a visit. The Guide was lovely, helpful and informative.

Absolutely loved this little Church. So much history inside and out. A wonderful experience, thank you Escomb Saxon Church.

A great place for history! 684ad and very quaint. Not to be missed in the area!

A great place to stop for contemplating in the cool peaceful surroundings of this ancient church

Lovely little church. Dates back to the 7th century. Most of the stones used to build Escomb Church are from Vinovia, the Roman fort at Binchester, County Durham. There is a stone with the inscription on it, which reads "LEG VI" upside down meaning 6th Legion.

Saxon church in the middle of a housing state it is lovely

Escomb Saxon church built in 675 and. The oldest of four thats remaining in England and one of the first Christian churches in the kingdom of Northumbria.. built with stones from bincester Roman fort, the north wall has a inscribed Roman stone with leg v 11 carved in. Set encircled by a stone wall and the road of Saxon green ,like a oasis among the modern day houses this lovely church with its whitewashed internal walls is well worth the visit

Lovely little church to visit, very interesting history.

A classic olde worlde church. Keys are available to go inside. I didn’t enter, because I didn’t want to disturb the Sunday Service.