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  This is The North East | CommuniGate | Mining at Escomb
The churchyard grass belonged to the vicar, Escombe village formed a circle around the church and it was very pretty,lovley gardens and orchards.
Escombe was famous for its plums and there was a Plum Fair held every year on the village green.My father rememberd these-the plumbs were damsons and there are still trees about in the orchard.
Escombe has its own quarry, many of the houses are built from the stones.There was a pinfold (an enclosure for cattle).
www.communigate.co.uk /ne/escombhistory/page1.phtml   (668 words)

  
 BBC - Religion & Ethics - St John Evangelist, Escomb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Church is in the centre of the village.
Escomb is one of the least altered Saxon churches in England, and even retains five of the original Saxon windows.
The church was probably built towards the end of the 7th Century, and was most recently restored in 1965.
www.bbc.co.uk /religion/religions/christianity/features/churches/escomb.shtml   (140 words)

  
 Bishop Auckland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Escomb Saxon Church and Binchester Roman Fort are also close by.
The Bishop's palace, often also known as Auckland Castle, is the official residence of the Bishop of Durham.
The nearby village of Escomb is home to one of the only three complete Anglo-Saxon churches remaining in England.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bishop_Auckland   (776 words)

  
 Pre-Norman Stone Crosses in the British Isles - Escomb
Within the wall stands Escomb church, first used for worship in the closing years of the seventh century.
The fabric of the church is almost all as the Saxons built it, with many pieces of building stone having been salvaged from a nearby ruined Roman encampment, some of them bearing Latin inscriptions to prove it.
Like Iona, Escomb is a thin place, where centuries of worship have hallowed the surroundings, and only the most insensitive of folk would not feel how little separates heaven and earth.
web.ukonline.co.uk /members/cj.tolley/ctm/ctm-escomb.htm   (1865 words)

  
 GENUKI - Escomb
"The village of Escomb is situated on the south bank of the Wear, about a mile and a half west from Bishop Auckland, and consists of a collection of poor cottages.
It is situated in the very middle of the old village, surrounded by its burying-ground, by open spaces next to that, and then by houses on all sides.
There is a picture (28 kbytes) of the Saxon church at Escomb; supplied by Richard Hird.
website.lineone.net /~pjoiner/genuki/DUR/Escomb   (771 words)

  
 Escomb Saxon Church
Most are agreed from the general shape and style of the building that it could not have been constructed later than the end of the seventh century and that it belongs to the earliest period of Northumbrian Christianity.
The use of stone and the efforts made in transport and construction suggest that Escomb was a religious centre of some importance.
The farm is now pebble dashed and looks fairly modern, but its origins go back many centuries and in Curry's description of Escomb in the mid nineteenth century there is a report of the priest-in- charge of the chapelry, stabling his horse at Peacock's Farm, as it was known then.
www.qlhs.org.uk /oracle/escomb/escomb.htm   (1836 words)

  
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Originally it was established by the Church to serve as an all age school, having two parts, one for boys and one for girls.
The school buildings are surrounded by fields on three sides and have a single row of houses to the North leading to the village.
Owing to the parochial and insular nature of the local community we have felt it necessary to develop opportunities for children to enrich their 'global' experiences in a number of ways.
www.durhamlea.org.uk /classroomofthefuture/escomb/profescp.doc   (701 words)

  
 New Page 2
ESCOMB AMENITY HALL and GEORGE PIT COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION are holding their 2nd Annual General Meeting on Thursday 31st March 2005 at 7pm in the Amenity Hall.
All this was agreed at a meeting of the Escomb and Witton Park Community Partnership in August to which members of the Angling Club, Durham CC Rights of Way Officer and local landowners were invited.
However what is of greater concern is the path created for the children to walk to and from Escomb School in "safety" from and to the Etherley Dene estate.
www.daledaniel.fsnet.co.uk /04_WP_&_Escomb_newsletter.htm   (1454 words)

  
 St. John's Church at Escomb, one of the most complete Anglo-Saxon churches in England.
John's Church at Escomb, one of the most complete Anglo-Saxon churches in England.
Escomb is one of the most complete small Anglo-Saxon churches in England.
It is not known exactly when the church was built but is contemporary with those of the 7th C. at Jarrow and Monkwearmouth, it may even be older.
www.northumbria.info /Pages/stjnesc.html   (192 words)

  
 The Great North East: Escomb Church in Bishop Auckland - Newcastle and Gateshead City Guide local history
The first mystery about Escomb is that we cannot tell for certain just who built the church; when it was built; or why it was built in this particular location.
The first written reference to the village of 'Edicum' dates to the end of the 10th century when the village was mortgaged by the Bishop of Durham to some Viking earls (it was later returned).
Some suggest that the general shape and style of the building mean that it could not have been constructed later than the end of the 7th century and that it belongs to the earliest period of Northumbria Christianity.
www.24hourmuseum.org.uk /newcastleandgateshead/local/TRA24462.html?ixsid=08R85zk95i1   (1374 words)

  
 The Orthodox Web Site for information about the faith, life and worship of the Orthodox Church
But the all-pervading sense of awe and mystery made this Orthodox pilgrim think it would be quite easy for us to walk in and serve a Liturgy in the manner similar to those who built it 1300 years ago.
About the same time as Escomb was being built, not very far away St. Benedict Biscop was busy constructing the twin monasteries at Wearmouth and Jarrow (in 674 and 682 respectively).
By contrast they both have the feel of a more western style of architecture and because St. Benedict Biscop was a devotee of Roman ways, may have from the start, not followed Celtic practice in worship.
home.clara.net /orthodox/northumbria.htm   (1198 words)

  
 Ofsted – Reports Section   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Escomb Primary School is a primary school for boys and girls.
The age range of the pupils is 5-11.
Escomb Primary School was inspected on 08 Jul 2002.
www.ofsted.gov.uk /reports/index.cfm?fuseaction=summary&id=114103   (209 words)

  
 Escomb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Escomb is the best preserved of the three early Northumbrian churches (Monkwearmouth, Jarrow, Escomb) pictured here.
It is generally thought to have been built in the late seventh century, though, since Bede does not mention it in his Ecclesiastical History, completed in 737, some say it is later.
The chancel itself, about ten feet square, has been somewhat spoiled by the addition of the large nineteenth-century window.
www.engl.virginia.edu /OE/Tour/Architecture/Escomb.html   (193 words)

  
 Escomb Road Health Centre Site Summary Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Escomb Road Health Centre provides services for County Durham and Darlington Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Escomb Road Health Centre is adjacent to Bishop Auckland General Hospital (BAGH)
Escomb Road Health Centre is adjacent to Bishop Auckland General Hospital
www.nhs.uk /england/authoritiestrusts/acute/showhospital.aspx?id=RXPCE   (301 words)

  
 Escomb, Durham online african and afro caribbean personals and dating
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www.clubkaribu.com /locations/durham/men-escomb.htm   (410 words)

  
 Escomb Church - Directory - Bishop Auckland Town - County Durham's Best Kept Secret - bishopaucklandtown.org
Escomb Church - Directory - Bishop Auckland Town - County Durham's Best Kept Secret - bishopaucklandtown.org
Close by, in the village of Escomb, is the oldest Saxon Church in England, dating from the 7th century.
Described as "one of the most important and moving survivals of the architecture of the time of Bede", many of its stones have Roman inscriptions and broaching, indicating that they were brought from the Roman remains at nearby Binchester.
www.bishopaucklandtown.org /directory5.asp?id=22   (108 words)

  
 Details of bus travel between Escomb and Bishop Auckland
General details for Arriva North East (United)'s bus service number 882 between Escomb and Bishop Auckland.
Escomb - Etherley Dene - Bishop Auckland - General Hospital - Bishop Auckland 
The destination shown above may not be exact, see 'School bus destinations' by clicking here.
www.carlberry.co.uk /rfnshowr.asp?R=19677   (224 words)

  
 Time Threads - Escomb Church Textile Unit C1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Escomb Church Textile - Construction of C1 Fish
Fish from the River Wear will have been familiar to all generations.
Symbolic meaning has been attributed to fish throughout Christianity, and it is quite appropriate that they should be included in this work.
www.timethreads.com /gallery/escomb/c1.shtml   (52 words)

  
 Community website for Village Escomb, Escombe Durham, Wear Valley England UK - Local Information Events Bed & Breakfast ...
Village Escomb, Escombe Durham, Wear Valley England UK Property for Sale, Propert to Let, Houses, Homes detached and semi-detached, Flats
Village Escomb, Escombe Durham, Wear Valley England UK News, Notices, Local Issues and Events
Village Escomb, Escombe Durham, Wear Valley England UK Societies and Groups
www.stayinthearea.co.uk /ukvillages.nsf/villages/England/Escomb-Durham   (162 words)

  
 BirdForum - View Single Post - Escomb, County Durham.
BirdForum - View Single Post - Escomb, County Durham.
Spent one hour walking around one of my local patches.
Unfortunately they have dug up at least two fields and interfered with a pond that has been good for waders in recent years.
www.birdforum.net /showpost.php?p=14461&postcount=1   (94 words)

  
 Mary BULMAN - Ann BUTTERFIELD
Child: Ann BULMAN Birth: BEF 11 DEC 1763, Woodside nr Escomb, County Durham, England
Birth: BEF 04 OCT 1761, Woodside nr Escomb, County Durham, England
Birth: BEF 01 JAN 1758, Woodside nr Escomb, County Durham, England
www.wtoram.co.uk /famtree/people/p0000008.htm   (240 words)

  
 Event Directory - Bishop Auckland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
One of Northern Europe's finest examples of early Christian architecture.
Guided walk around the village of Escomb, lasting about 1 hour.
Directions: Escomb Village 1 1/2 m W of Bishop Auckland Map of DL14 7ST
www.heritageopendays.org /ed/county_durham/bishop_auckland.shtml   (55 words)

  
 Time Threads - Escomb Church Textile Unit A7   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Time Threads - Escomb Church Textile Unit A7 Time Threads
Escomb Church Textile - Construction of A7 Football
At the suggestion of Paul Heslop, Stacy Mcleod, Joseph Deacon and Jason Peacock a football game was shown, not just the pitch but showing players, seen in the design below.
www.timethreads.com /gallery/escomb/a7.shtml   (58 words)

  
 SINE Search Results
Displaying images of structures where the selected structure 'Escomb Over Bridge (Escomb, DURHAM)' is depicted
Landscape photograph of a footbridge over the railway at Escomb.
Close-up landscape photograph of the underside of the footbridge over the railway at Escomb.
sine.ncl.ac.uk /retrieve_results.asp?si=1839   (48 words)

  
 index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Click on the links below to see our school and some of the work we have been doing.
Take a look at Escomb and Bishop Auckland- find out what our local area is like.
Tell me what you think of these websites and which websites you think other children or teachers might like.
atschool.eduweb.co.uk /escomb.durham   (148 words)

  
 Thomas ATKINSON - Franz BERGER
Birth: BEF 22 FEB 1731, Escomb, County Durham, England
Death: BEF 10 FEB 1763, Woodside nr Escomb, County Durham, England
Burial: 10 FEB 1763, Escomb, County Durham, England
www.wtoram.co.uk /famtree/people/p0000004.htm   (510 words)

  
 Escomb
The village of Escomb has never been served by the railway passing by.
However, its notable Saxon church has increasingly become an attraction to visitors.
We have therefore decided that as our track refurbishment pushes east towards Bishop Auckland, we should include a station in this village.
www.weardale-railway.org.uk /infoescomb.htm   (47 words)

  
 Escomb Primary School, Durham, County Durham
Comments: Escomb Primary School, (Local education authority: Durham) is a Primary School in Bishop Auckland, County Durham.
Specific information about Escomb Primary School View Ofsted report
Click here to update the details of Escomb Primary School in County Durham, Durham
www.axcis.co.uk /24889.html   (137 words)

  
 Escomb Church, Escomb Church
Guided tours by arrangement with Tourist Secretary - 01388 662265.
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www.britevents.com /event.asp?title=Escomb&event=801   (202 words)

  
 Borders Photography - Northumberland and Scottish Borders stock images by Don Brownlow - Escomb Saxon Church, Co. Durham
Borders Photography - Northumberland and Scottish Borders stock images by Don Brownlow - Escomb Saxon Church, Co. Durham
Galleries > Religious Buildings > Escomb Saxon Church
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